PinarelloBolide TR
The Bolide TR was the cheaper of the two triathlon Bolides Pinarello launched at Kona in October 2018, built from Toray T700 UD carbon instead of the T1100G used on the TR+. Both took the Bolide TT and reworked it for non-drafting racing: disc brakes, a 78° seat angle, a 35 mm taller head tube, an 8 mm lower bottom bracket and storage boxes on the frame that Pinarello says also cut drag. It was sold as a frameset and in SRAM Force and Shimano Ultegra Di2 builds, and no longer appears in Pinarello's range.
- Last MSRP
- £7,500£7,500£7,500
- Builds
- 3
- Sizes
- 4
- Frame weight
- —
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 6 categories
The way into Pinarello's triathlon Bolide when it was on sale: the same steep, tall tri geometry and frame storage boxes as the TR+, in cheaper T700 carbon. It has no integrated hydration, only four sizes, and builds that were never fully specified, so it is now mainly a used-market option.
Scored Oct 2026
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
- 70/100
- Frame
- 68/100
- Components
- 70/100
- Hydration & storage
- 66/100
- Fit
- 55/100
- Price
- 63/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Hydration and storage in the frame
Sizes and adjustment range
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (Toray T700 UD)
- Frame sizes
- 45, 50, 55, 60 (seat tube centre-to-centre 450, 485, 520, 550 mm)
- Colours
- Black
- Also available as
- Bolide TR+ (T1100G UD carbon with Nanoalloy, the top grade of the same triathlon frame)
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Disc
- Max rotor size
- 160 mm
- Max tire width
- 28 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- Italian threaded
- Front axle
- 12 x 100 mm thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12 x 142 mm thru-axle
- Cable routing
- Internal
Hydration & storage
- Integrated storage
- Yes
- Storage details
- A top-tube box with a rubber closure for gels and a removable down-tube box for food or a flat kit, which can be swapped for a bottle cage. Pinarello claims the boxes improve aerodynamics.
- Top tube bento box
- Yes
Fit & adjustability
- Seatpost type
- Aero seatpost, offered in standard, -25 mm and -50 mm setback versions
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Bolide TR Frameset | Bolide TR SRAM Force | Bolide TR Ultegra Di2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Price (MSRP) | $7,000$7,000$7,000 | £7,500£7,500£7,500 | £9,500£9,500£9,500 |
| Type | Frameset | Complete bike | Complete bike |
| Notes | Last known price: the regular (non-sale) price of a 2024 model-year frameset at US retailer Playtri, which was clearing its last size-45 frame at 30% off. Pinarello itself no longer lists the bike, and the date this price was first set is unknown. | UK launch price reported by road.cc in October 2018. The full component list was not published. | UK launch price reported by road.cc in October 2018. The full component list was not published. |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | — | SRAM Force | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Wheels & tires | |||
| Wheelset | — | Fulcrum Racing Quattro Carbon | — |
Bolide TR price & value
Building up the Bolide TR Frameset
Included: frame and fork only, as listed.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Aerobar system, Seatpost, Saddle, Pedals.
Ownership checklist
2 of 2 known checks pass, 5 not published by Pinarello. Why these checks
- ✓
Threaded bottom bracket
Italian threaded
- ?
UDH derailleur hanger
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12 x 142 mm thru-axle
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
- ?
Fits third-party aerobars
- ?
Rear disc wheel compatible
- ?
Fit kept when packed
Bolide TR geometry
| 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 492 mm19.4″ | 515 mm20.3″ | 530 mm20.9″ | 543 mm21.4″ |
| Reach | 369 mm14.5″ | 386 mm15.2″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 424 mm16.7″ |
| Seat angle min | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| Seat angle max | 78° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72.5° | 73° | 73° |
| Head tube length | 90 mm3.5″ | 106 mm4.2″ | 120 mm4.7″ | 134 mm5.3″ |
| Effective top tube | 480 mm18.9″ | 500 mm19.7″ | 520 mm20.5″ | 540 mm21.3″ |
| Seat tube length | 450 mm17.7″ | 485 mm19.1″ | 520 mm20.5″ | 550 mm21.7″ |
| Chainstay | 395 mm15.6″ | 395 mm15.6″ | 395 mm15.6″ | 395 mm15.6″ |
| BB drop | 65 mm2.6″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ |
| Fork length | 373 mm14.7″ | 373 mm14.7″ | 373 mm14.7″ | 373 mm14.7″ |
| Fork offset | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ |
Side view & pad range
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The Bolide TR in size 50 against the middle size of 53 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Chainstay395 mm15.6″
shortestlonger than 8% of 53 bikeslongest
Short chainstays: a compact, responsive rear end.
Good to know
Fit
Compared with the Bolide TT it was derived from, the head tube is 35 mm taller, the bottom bracket 8 mm lower and the seat angle steepened to 78°; the 395 mm chainstays are unchanged. The geometry table comes from a US retailer's listing of the 2024 frameset and matches Pinarello's published numbers for the current Bolide F TR.
SourceCompatibility
Disc brakes only, with flat mounts and 160 mm rotors front and rear, and room for 28 mm tyres on rims up to 30 mm wide.
SourceHistory
The triathlon Bolide was first raced by Cameron Wurf at the 2018 Ironman World Championship in Kona, where he set a bike course record.
SourceVersions
Pinarello launched two triathlon Bolides together: the TR+ in Toray T1100G UD carbon with Nanoalloy (£11,000 with Dura-Ace Di2 in the UK) and this cheaper TR in T700 UD carbon. Pinarello's current range lists only the Bolide F TR framekit in T1100 1K carbon.
Source
Bolide TR FAQ
How much does the Pinarello Bolide TR cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): $7,000 / £7,500–£9,500 across 3 listed builds and framesets: Bolide TR Frameset, Bolide TR SRAM Force and Bolide TR Ultegra Di2.
What sizes does the Pinarello Bolide TR come in?+
4 sizes: 45, 50, 55 and 60.
What seat angle does the Pinarello Bolide TR have?+
78° effective seat tube angle.
Does the Pinarello Bolide TR have integrated storage?+
Yes. A top-tube box with a rubber closure for gels and a removable down-tube box for food or a flat kit, which can be swapped for a bottle cage. Pinarello claims the boxes improve aerodynamics. A top tube bento box is integrated.
What is the tire clearance of the Pinarello Bolide TR?+
Up to 28 mm tires.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Pinarello Bolide TR?+
Bottom bracket: Italian threaded.
What builds of the Pinarello Bolide TR are available?+
Bolide TR SRAM Force: SRAM Force; Bolide TR Ultegra Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2.
Sources
- https://road.cc/index.php/tech_news/249776-pinarello-launch-bolide-tr-and-tr-triathlon-bikes/
- https://triathlonmagazine.ca/feature/pinarello-releases-the-bolide-tr/
- https://canadiancyclist.com/news/34322/pinarello-releases-first-tri-bike
- https://aerogeeks.com/2018/10/10/pinarello-bolide-trtr-first-look/
- https://playtristore.com/products/pinarello-bolide-tr-frameset-black-2024
- https://pinarello.com/global/en/bikes/road/competition
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