{"id":15017,"date":"2022-01-31T14:15:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T13:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=663159"},"modified":"2022-01-31T14:34:21","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T13:34:21","slug":"this-is-the-new-pinarello-crossista-cyclocross-bike-ridden-by-tom-pidcock-to-world-championship-victory","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/this-is-the-new-pinarello-crossista-cyclocross-bike-ridden-by-tom-pidcock-to-world-championship-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"This is the new Pinarello Crossista cyclocross bike ridden by Tom Pidcock to World Championship victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 31 January 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Tom Pidcock made the launch of the Pinarello Crossita F cyclocross bike<\/a> an occasion to remember by storming to World Championship glory in the men\u2019s elite race.<\/p>\n

The Ineos Grenadier has ridden Pinarello\u2019s new bike through a successful cyclocross racing<\/a> season, securing two World Cup wins and a string of podiums, and capped the campaign by standing on the top step of the podium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.<\/p>\n

Pinarello officially unveiled the Crossita \u2013 the Italian firm\u2019s first CX bike in 30 years \u2013 on the eve of the 2022 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships.<\/p>\n

Zoe Backstedt got Great Britain\u2019s campaign off to a flyer by romping home in the junior women\u2019s race, 30 seconds clear of the field. Nathan Smith then came third in the junior men\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a closer look at the bike that made Pidcock the first Briton to win an elite UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championship title.<\/p>\n

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Internal cable routing and aero handlebars recall Pinarello\u2019s Dogma F road bike. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Chris Graythen \/ Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Pidcock requested water drainage holes in the Crossita, which weren\u2019t needed in dusty Arkansas. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Chris Graythen \/ Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Pinarello worked with Pidcock to perfect the design of its first CX bike in 30 years. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Evan Edwards \/ Shift Active Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> \n

Trademark Pinarello tubes<\/h2>\n

The Crossita F\u2019s wavy tubes, aero front-end and internal cable routing bear a striking resemblance to the Dogma F<\/a>, Team Ineos Grenadiers\u2019 road bike. Its weight is also similar \u2013 Pinarello claims Pidcock\u2019s bike is just 7.4kg.<\/p>\n

1x gearing is now commonplace in cyclocross racing but, with Pidcock\u2019s team sponsored by Shimano, the 22-year-old rode a 2x Dura-Ace groupset.<\/p>\n

Pidcock had ridden a 1x SRAM Red eTap AXS<\/a> groupset on a previous-generation Specialized Crux to win the muddy British CX nationals in 2020<\/a>, before he stepped up to the WorldTour with Ineos.<\/p>\n

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Pidcock looked to be running fast-rolling 33mm Challenge Grifo Ultra tyres.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Chris Graythen \/ Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Pidcock used the recessed top tube shape to good effect on the course\u2019s stair sections.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Alex Whitehead \/ SWPix.com<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Tom Pidcock climbing the stairs at the 2022 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Chris Graythen \/ Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Tweaks to the front triangle made the final Crossita version easier to lift and carry. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Chris Graythen \/ Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The new CX world champion rode a Specialized Crux before the arrival of the Crossita. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Chris Graythen \/ Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Is a framed version of this shot heading to the Pinarello factory floor?<\/span> <\/figcaption> Chris Graythen \/ Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> \n

Design collaboration<\/h2>\n

Pinarello says it worked closely with Pidcock to perfect the design of the Crossita F.<\/p>\n

Pidcock apparently requested water drainage holes in the frame, which weren\u2019t needed in dusty Arkansas, while a video released by the brand shows the Briton suggesting changes to the Crossita prototype, including alterations to the bottom bracket<\/a> to improve handling.<\/p>\n

The frame also features a recessed top tube shape to make the bike easier to shoulder and Pidcock put this to good use in Arkansas, scaling the stairs on the course in double-quick time. Tweaks to the front triangle also made the final Crossita easier to lift and carry.<\/p>\n

Other details on the build include a one-piece cockpit from Pinarello\u2019s in-house componentry brand, Most, and what look to be fast-rolling 33mm Challenge Grifo Ultra tyres.<\/p>\n

The favourite delivers<\/h2>\n

Pidcock was the favourite in Arkansas in the absence of multiple CX world-title holders Mathieu Van der Poel and Wout Van Aert.<\/p>\n

The Brit broke away over the climb on the fourth of nine laps of a speedy course (Pidcock racked up 29km in an hour\u2019s racing).<\/p>\n

Using different cyclocross skills<\/a> to those required on the European winter circuit, where thick mud is name of the game, the Olympic mountain bike gold medalist<\/a> stretched his lead to 22 seconds with a rapid descent.<\/p>\n

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An 11-speed Dura-Ace double-chainring setup was chosen for the fast conditions.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Chris Graythen \/ Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The seatpost is set back, and Pidcock positioned his saddle far back, too.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Chris Graythen \/ Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Despite a dogged pursuit by Eli Iserbyt and Lars Van der Haar, Pidcock had time on the home straight to high-five spectators before crossing the line with a Superman salute.<\/p>\n

Pinarello has said you\u2019ll be able to buy a Crossita of your own in Pidcock\u2019s GB colours, as well as two other paint options, in late 2022 without confirming prices or specs.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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