This video features paid sponsorship from Pinarello Are hardtails better than full suspension bikes? For some courses and riders, they might be. Pinarello’s Dogma XC Hardtail took gold in the biggest race of the year by a huge margin. Maybe the hardtail still has its place after all. But what is it that makes the Dogma XC Hardtail tick and give that ruthless winning edge? We take a deep dive on the tech behind this gold medal winning bike. From the design of the frame, to the carefully chosen components of the models you can own yourself, this video contains all you need to know. Would you choose a hardtail or a full suspension bike for cross country racing? Let us know in the comments! Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:16 dogma-tic design 02:09 geometry 02:55 specifications 05:05 outro XC Tech Trends That Will Decide Cross-Country Olympic Gold → Is A Heavier XC Bike Faster Than A Lighter One? → First Look: Favero’s Assioma Pro MX Power Meter Pedals → Five 2024 Cross-Country Bikes You Don't Want To Miss! → 5 Reasons YOU Should Care About XC → Listen to the BikeRadar Podcast → Follow BikeRadar on our social media channels: → → → BikeRadar is supported by Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus Magazine –For more information and to subscribe please visit → For more content like this see our latest subscription offer – → →
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