If you’re looking for a bike box to fly your Pinarello Dogma F, the obvious concern is the fully integrated cockpit. Removing it every time you travel would be a nuisance, particularly with the brake hoses routed internally through the headset.
The good news is that the Dogma F can be packed into a Buxumbox Ventoux with the cockpit left in place. For many builds, the Wide Ventoux is likely to be the right version. The deciding factor is not the frame size or stated handlebar width, however. It is a simple cockpit measurement that should be checked before ordering.
Why the Buxumbox Ventoux bike box suits the Dogma F
The Ventoux was designed for modern road bikes with integrated cockpits. Instead of removing the handlebar and stem, the rider turns the bars 101 degrees to the right before securing the bike inside the box.
That makes it well suited to the Dogma F. The wheels and seat post are removed, but the MOST cockpit stays fitted to the bike. There is no need to disconnect or disturb any part of the internally routed front end.
This is an important distinction between the Dogma F and aggressive aero road bikes such as the Cervélo S5 or Colnago Y1Rs. Those bikes use either steering stops that prevent their bars from reaching the position required by the Ventoux, or have cockpits geometry that makes them unsuitable. This means they need to be loaded straight into an Aubisque.
Unlike bikes with a steering stop that physically restricts handlebar movement, the Dogma F is suited to the Ventoux loading arrangement. However, you should still check that your own handlebars can rotate 101 degrees to the right without the cockpit, hoses or controls contacting the frame.
This is slightly beyond perpendicular, as shown in this diagram:
Leaving the MOST cockpit in place
Pinarello developed the Talon Ultra Fast specifically for the latest Dogma F. It combines the stem and handlebar into a single integrated component and routes the hydraulic hoses through the bike’s headset. Pinarello offers it in a wide selection of widths and stem lengths, from a compact 40 cm by 80 mm version to 46 cm bars with stems up to 140 mm.
Once the cockpit has been fitted correctly, there is little benefit in removing it for travel. Doing so would mean loosening a key part of the rider’s position, handling the internal hose routing and then rebuilding and checking the front end at the destination. Leaving it attached preserves the bar angle, lever position, headset arrangement and overall bike fit.
With the Ventoux, preparing the Dogma F at the other end of the journey is largely a matter of refitting the wheels and seat post, followed by the usual safety checks.
Does the Dogma F need a Standard or Wide Ventoux?
This is where the Dogma F’s cockpit options matter.
The Ventoux comes in Standard and Wide versions. To choose between them, measure from the centre of the stem cap to an imaginary line running across the furthest-forward point of the brake hoods. We refer to this in our bike box size guidelines as "Measurement D".
Choose:
- Standard width Ventoux when Measurement D is below 270 mm.
- Wide width Ventoux when it measures exactly 270 mm or more, to provide adequate lever clearance.
The Talon Ultra Fast has an 80 mm handlebar reach and is available with stem lengths from 80 to 140 mm. The longer Talon cockpit combinations may require the Wide Ventoux, but the published cockpit dimensions alone cannot determine this. Measurement D must be taken from the assembled bike, including the position of the brake hoods.
Always measure the assembled bike rather than choosing from frame size alone. The Ventoux sizing guide also requires a wheelbase between 905 and 1,055 mm, a maximum seat-tube measurement of 675 mm, and cockpit-to-axle measurements within the stated limits.
A bike box solution for travelling with a Dogma F
The Dogma F is available in 11 frame sizes and with numerous Talon cockpit combinations, so the exact Ventoux width must be selected around the individual bike. Current complete Dogma F builds use the Talon Ultra Fast cockpit. Bikes assembled from framesets may have a different configuration, so the finished bike should always be measured before selecting the box.
The underlying advantage remains the same. Provided the handlebars rotate through the required 101 degrees and the bike falls within the Ventoux measurement limits, the integrated cockpit can remain completely assembled.
For most Dogma F owners, that makes the Ventoux the more compact and practical alternative to dismantling the front end or using a larger straight-loading box. The Wide version is likely to suit many longer Talon cockpit configurations, but Measurement D above should always make the final decision.
Pinarello Dogma F images courtesy of Rhino's Workshop on Instagram.