Pinarello

FCX Frameset

Putting a Pinarello through its paces on the 'cross course might not be for everyone, but if you're going to do 'cross, you want to do it right. The Pinarello FCX Frameset would wilt if it were kept inside, only being ridden on smooth roads under clear skies. Bred with signature Pinarello luxury and reinforced for dirt, mud, and obstacle-filled racing, the FCX begs for season after season of rowdy 'cross racing. Designate it as your next racing steed if you want to experience the uncompromising feel of a Pinarello on the dirt track.

A thoughtfully chosen carbon modulus equips the FCX to respond when you're fighting for position around tight corners, without remaining so rigid that you feel every bump on the course. It's shaped in an aggressive, race-oriented geometry that should remind you of a Pinarello road frame, albeit with slightly greater tire clearance and a longer wheelbase for better tracking through technical spots. The heat tube angle and stack height also lend stability in the tough stuff, be it a series of obstacles or rocky singletrack, as well as comfort. Escort the FCX out on a training ride without worrying that it'll force you back home in discomfort when you try and build endurance with some longer rides.

Asymmetry fittingly returns once again as an enduring theme of Pinarello frames on the FCX, as the brand expertly adds grams to the areas of the frame subjected to the most wear. Spin the cranks and push power through the drive side knowing that it's been fortified to withstand race day bursts of power, while the Integral System Onda tapered head tube calmly helps you cut through the pack. As it's a Pinarello, the FCX comes with added touches like internal cable routing and compatibility with either mechanical or electronic drivetrains, giving you the option to customize your frame with exactly what you want.