Team Sky will ride the Tour of Flanders on Sunday on a ‘game changing’ new bike which has been co-engineered by Jaguar and Pinarello.

The DOGMA K8-S has been designed especially for the challenging terrain of the cobbled classics, and features a new lightweight suspension system (DSS 1.0, Dogma Suspension System) and flexible flat carbon chain stays (FLEXSTAYS™) to create a pioneering suspension pivot in the rear triangle to ensure perfect riding comfort over rough terrain.

The innovative frame improves rider isolation from the challenging road surfaces, and helps reduce fatigue. Taking insights from the DOGMA F8 – the first collaborative project for Jaguar, Pinarello and Team Sky – Jaguar’s engineers have applied their advanced aerodynamics knowledge and experience in ride and vibration analysis to help create an overall performance increase of 4.6%, and 50% improved comfort for the riders over rough terrains from the previous DOGMA K model.

“The Pinarello DOGMA K8-S looks as good as the DOGMA F8, and from the moment you get on it, you realise the difference straight away, especially on the cobbles,” said Team Sky’s Bradley Wiggins.

The reigning World Time Trial Champion added: “I’ve never ridden anything like it on cobbles before, which is the most extreme terrain you can ride a bike on. The way it feels, its aerodynamics, stiffness, and improved flex in the rear, is game-changing for cycling.

“This is the first time anyone has gone out there, looked at the demands of the cobbles, and made a bike specifically for that job. It was really noticeable in testing between the guys on the K8-S to the others that weren’t. It gives us lots of confidence and a huge advantage on the cobbles.

“The level of innovation and thinking outside the box, largely down to Team Sky and the automotive expertise from Jaguar, is streets ahead of other teams and manufacturers out there.”

Fausto Pinarello, CEO of Pinarello, said: “The DOGMA K8-S can reshape the world of road racing. The DOGMA K8-S absorbs only the necessary shocks of the road to allow you to keep pedalling regularly with optimum power and precision. It is the perfect bike for the cobbles.”

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