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PinarelloBolide F TT (2023)

Time trial2023Original Bolide F TT (first disc-brake Bolide) ↗Disc brakesUCI legalDiscontinued

Replaced by Pinarello Bolide F TT

The first Bolide F TT, announced in June 2022 as a 2023 model, moved Pinarello's UCI time-trial bike to disc brakes. Pinarello reshaped the tubes to win back the drag the discs added, so it claims the bike-and-rider system is as aerodynamic as the rim-brake Bolide TT, while the frameset is 170 g lighter and noticeably stiffer. Tyre clearance was 28 mm. It was replaced in July 2024 by an update with the same geometry.

Last MSRP
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Builds
0
Sizes
4
Frame weight
1,100 g2.43 lb

Our verdict

No overall score: there's no complete-bike price to rate

On the used market this is a WorldTour-raced time trial frame with a threaded bottom bracket and the same geometry as its successor, so sizing carries over. You give up the newer bike's 32 mm tyre clearance and claimed drag gains, and with only four sizes and a fixed seat angle, check the fit before buying.

Scored Oct 2026

  • + Aero-first design
  • + Premium frame

AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.

Aero
82/100

Aero claims and front-end integration

Frame
80/100

Carbon grade, weight and warranty

Fit
52/100

Sizes and adjustment range

Practicality
62/100

Travel, standard parts, servicing

How each category is scored

Frame & platform

What each race allows

Frame & fork

Frame material
Carbon (Toray M40X, asymmetric)
Fork material
Carbon (Bolide F TT Onda fork; 1.5 in lower, 1.25 in upper steerer bearings)
Frame weight
1,100 g2.43 lb
Frameset weight
2,265 g4.99 lb
Weight measured on
Pinarello claims: frame 1,100 g raw and unpainted in size 55; frameset 2,265 g in size 55 including fork, bearings, seatpost and disc brakes with hoses
Frame sizes
450, 485, 520, 550 (seat tube centre-to-centre, mm)
Colours
Matt black with white decals (at launch)
UCI frame approval
On the UCI list of approved framesets as BOLIDE F (frame and fork), category ALL, sizes 450-550 (4), approved 30 May 2022, code PINA-043

Compatibility & standards

Brake type
Disc
Max tire width
28 mm
Bottom bracket standard
Italian threaded
Cable routing
Internal (TiCR)

Aerodynamics

Manufacturer aero claims
Disc brakes cost 1.4% in drag; Pinarello says the new tube shapes bring total bike-and-rider drag to within 0.04% of the rim-brake Bolide TT. The new basebar and extensions are claimed to improve drag by 0.1% and 2-3% respectively.
Testing method
Weighted average over seven yaw angles and eight rider positions (Pinarello)

Ownership checklist

1 of 1 known checks pass, 6 not published by Pinarello. Why these checks

  • ✓

    Threaded bottom bracket

    Italian threaded

  • ?

    UDH derailleur hanger

  • ?

    Standard 12×142 mm rear axle

  • ?

    Works with mechanical shifting

  • ?

    Fits third-party aerobars

  • ?

    Rear disc wheel compatible

  • ?

    Fit kept when packed

Raced by

Pros who raced the Bolide F TT (2023), with results on it.

Bolide F TT (2023) geometry

The manufacturer uses the same geometry as the F TT (2024).

Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023) geometry
450485520550
Stack461 mm18.1″479 mm18.9″494 mm19.4″507 mm20″
Reach380 mm15″396 mm15.6″413 mm16.3″430 mm16.9″
Seat angle min77°77°77°77°
Seat angle max77°77°77°77°
Head tube angle72°72.5°73°73°
Head tube length70 mm2.8″82 mm3.2″96 mm3.8″110 mm4.3″
Effective top tube488 mm19.2″507 mm20″526 mm20.7″545 mm21.5″
Seat tube length450 mm17.7″485 mm19.1″520 mm20.5″550 mm21.7″
Chainstay395 mm15.6″395 mm15.6″395 mm15.6″395 mm15.6″
BB drop57 mm2.2″62 mm2.4″62 mm2.4″62 mm2.4″
Fork length368.5 mm14.5″368.5 mm14.5″368.5 mm14.5″368.5 mm14.5″
Fork offset43 mm1.7″43 mm1.7″43 mm1.7″43 mm1.7″

Side view & pad range

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Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023) · 485

How the geometry rides

The Bolide F TT (2023) in size 485 against the middle size of 21 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).

  • Chainstay395 mm15.6″

    shortestlonger than 2% of 21 bikeslongest

    Short chainstays: a compact, responsive rear end.

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Good to know

  • Design

    Pinarello claims a 170 g lighter frameset than the rim-brake Bolide TT (2,265 g vs 2,435 g in size 55), 17% more stiffness at the bottom bracket and 7% at the head tube, and a fork 12% stiffer fore-aft and 5% stiffer laterally.

    Source

  • Racing

    Ineos Grenadiers raced this version until the Paris 2024 Olympic time trial, where the updated Bolide F TT made its debut.

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  • History

    Pinarello announced the bike on June 29, 2022, ahead of the Tour de France opening time trial in Copenhagen. Geraint Thomas had already raced it unbranded at the Tour de Suisse, and Filippo Ganna used it to win the Italian time-trial championship.

    Source

  • Versions

    The July 2024 update kept the geometry unchanged, raised tyre clearance from 28 mm to 32 mm, added AeroNodes to the seat tube and seatpost, and is claimed to cut CdA by 2.28% compared with this version.

    Source

Bolide F TT (2023) FAQ

Is the Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023) UCI legal?+

Yes. The Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023) is UCI legal, so it can be raced in draft-illegal triathlon as well as UCI time trials.

How much does the Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023) weigh?+

The frame weighs 1,100 g (2.43 lb) (Pinarello claims: frame 1,100 g raw and unpainted in size 55; frameset 2,265 g in size 55 including fork, bearings, seatpost and disc brakes with hoses). The frameset weighs 2,265 g (4.99 lb).

What sizes does the Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023) come in?+

4 sizes: 450, 485, 520 and 550.

What seat angle does the Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023) have?+

77° effective seat tube angle.

What is the tire clearance of the Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023)?+

Up to 28 mm tires.

Which groupsets are compatible with the Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023)?+

Bottom bracket: Italian threaded.

Which pros ride the Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023)?+

Filippo Ganna, Josh Tarling and Geraint Thomas raced this generation of the Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023). See the "Raced by" section for seasons and results.

Is the Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023) aerodynamic?+

Disc brakes cost 1.4% in drag; Pinarello says the new tube shapes bring total bike-and-rider drag to within 0.04% of the rim-brake Bolide TT. The new basebar and extensions are claimed to improve drag by 0.1% and 2-3% respectively. (Weighted average over seven yaw angles and eight rider positions (Pinarello))

Sources

Pinarello Bolide F TT (2023) data last updated · How the data is checked ·