PinarelloPrince FX
Origin
The Prince FX was Pinarello's mid-tier race carbon — a step down from the Dogma but explicitly designed to inherit its aero and asymmetric DNA at a more accessible price. It launched alongside the regular Prince in 2019 with disc brakes, TiCR full internal cable routing, and a concave down tube borrowed from the Bolide TT. Toray T900 carbon delivered a ~960 g frame, heavier than the Dogma but stiff and fast enough for serious club racing. In 2023 Pinarello restructured the range and discontinued both the Prince and Prince FX, replacing them with the F-Series (F9/F7/F5). Used examples remain popular as a 'most of the Dogma for less than half the price' choice, though parts and frameset spares are increasingly thin on the ground.
Specifications
- Frame
- Asymmetric Toray T900 carbon monocoque — the higher-modulus 'FX' layup vs the base Prince's T700, with FlatBack aero tube profiles, a concave Bolide-derived down tube and TiCR full internal cable/hose routing
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Ultegra 2x11 — mechanical (R8000, 50/34 + 11-28) on the base build, Ultegra Di2 on higher trims; rim and disc options both offered
- Brakes
- Shimano Ultegra — rim-brake on early/base builds, Ultegra (Di2) hydraulic disc on the FX Disk; flat-mount disc with asymmetric fork
- Wheels
- Fulcrum Racing 5 (Racing 5 DB on disc builds) — entry-level alloy clinchers, widely criticised as a weak spec for the frame's price tier
The verdict
- Genuine Dogma DNA at a lower price — asymmetric T900 frame, FlatBack aero profiles and aggressive race geometry that reviewers called 'a worthy heir to the Dogma's throne'
- Sharp, responsive handling and snappy power delivery: 'responds in an instant when power goes through the pedals', high torsional stiffness
- Strong on flat/rolling terrain thanks to the aero tube shaping and concave down tube borrowed from the Bolide TT
- Exceptional sizing range — 11 frame sizes (44-62 cm) for a precise race fit
- Distinctive, unmistakably Pinarello aesthetic that holds resale appeal on the used market
- Chattery, harsh ride — multiple reviewers noted excessive vibration feedback over rough surfaces
- Entry-level Fulcrum Racing 5 wheels and budget tyres are heavy and non-aero, a clear cost compromise that holds the frame back
- Poor value at full RRP (£5,000-£6,200) — beaten on performance by cheaper rivals like the Specialized Tarmac SL6
- Acceleration feels laboured for the stiffness on offer, and it climbs less convincingly than the Dogma F-series
- Discontinued in 2023 — no current warranty, limited frameset/spares availability and dated ~28 mm max tyre clearance
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