gravel bike matt Pinarello Grevil F7 GRX Di2 Bike

Pinarello's approach to gravel has always been the same as its approach to everything else: build the fastest bike possible. The Pinarello Grevil F7 GRX Di2 is the brand's mid-tier expression of that philosophy — a full-carbon gravel race machine built around aerodynamic tube profiles, integrated storage, and Shimano's GRX Di2 electronic drivetrain. At $7,000, it arrives as a complete race-ready package with purpose-built wheels, tires, and every detail calibrated for long, fast gravel events.

Pinarello was among the first to apply serious aero engineering to a gravel bike, and the Grevil F's tube shapes reflect that priority. The flat back profile downtube — drawn directly from the Dogma road line — reduces drag at speed, particularly with a frame bag or water bottles in place. The F Onda fork features a ForkFlap that stabilizes airflow over the front end, improving aerodynamic efficiency in a way that compounds over the 200-kilometer-plus distances where gravel racing is decided. Full TICR internal cable routing eliminates external lines, cleaning up the cockpit and making it significantly easier to run the included storage system without aerodynamic compromise. At 70km/h on a fast gravel descent, these details matter — and Pinarello built this bike knowing that.

That storage system deserves attention. Pinarello developed an integrated Bento bag and down tube tool compartment — housing a mini pump, CO₂, tire levers, and a TPU inner tube — aerodynamically shaped and centrally positioned to preserve handling balance on rough descents. A Fidlock-attached frame bag adds fast-access nutrition storage without saddle bag drag. The frame itself addresses compliance through two distinct systems: the Twin Arms seatstay design rotates the right chainstay and seatstay downward so both rear triangles respond symmetrically to pedal input, improving traction consistency on loose surfaces; and the Adaptive D-Shape seatpost delivers 10mm of longitudinal flex to filter vibration before it reaches the rider. Tire clearance runs from 32mm to 50mm on 700c — the included Vittoria Terreno T50 700x45 tires land at the wide end, with the frame also accepting 650b wheels for riders who want even more cushion on rough terrain.

Design Benefits

1. Race-caliber aerodynamics in a gravel frame. The flat back profile downtube and ForkFlap aren't marketing details — gravel race speeds regularly exceed 60km/h, and the Grevil F was engineered with the same aero discipline that defines the Dogma road line. Every tube shape and cable routing decision was made with drag reduction in mind.
2. GRX Di2 electronic shifting. The RX825 groupset handles the mechanical complexity of gravel — grit, mud, off-camber climbs — with precise, repeatable shifts that mechanical systems struggle to match in the same conditions. The 48/31 front with an 11-34 rear provides meaningful range for long climbs without sacrificing top-end speed on fast gravel roads.
3. Integrated storage designed around the bike's aero profile. The Bento bag, down tube tool compartment, and Fidlock frame bag are shaped to work with the frame's aerodynamics, not against them. For solo efforts and ultra-distance events, this eliminates the saddle bag drag penalty that affects most gravel setups.
4. Twin Arms rear triangle for symmetrical compliance and traction. Rotating both the right chainstay and seatstay brings the rear triangles into mechanical symmetry, so the frame responds consistently to pedaling forces on both sides. Combined with the Adaptive seatpost's 10mm of longitudinal flex, it's an effective compliance system that doesn't require compromising frame stiffness.
5. MOST Gravel Carbon 45 wheels and Vittoria Terreno T50 tires. The 45mm-deep carbon wheels are purpose-built for gravel — fast on pavement, stable enough in crosswinds at speed, and light enough not to become a liability on extended climbs. Paired with the Terreno T50 in 45mm width, this is a cohesive race-day setup that doesn't need immediate upgrades.

Final Take

The Grevil F7 GRX Di2 is built for riders who treat gravel as a racing discipline — events where speed over 150 to 200 kilometers matters as much as technical handling. The GRX Di2 drivetrain, Pinarello's integrated storage system, and MOST Carbon 45 wheels make it a complete race package at a strong entry point into the Grevil F lineup. This is the bike Pinarello designed for riders who want a road racing pedigree under them when the road turns to gravel.