Forged aluminum starts as a solid billet rather than a casting, which means the grain structure stays intact through the shaping process. Most machines the Tiger Alu Aero TiCR from this forged stock using CNC equipment, producing a stem that resists the torsional flex you feel when sprinting or pulling hard on the bars. The aero shaping isn't just for looks—the streamlined profile reduces frontal area where it matters most, directly behind the stem's face where air hits first.

The TiCR designation stands for Totally Integrated Cable Routing, a system Pinarello's PinaLAB developed to run shift and brake housing entirely through the cockpit. When paired with a TiCR-compatible Most handlebar, cables disappear into the bar and exit through the stem body, eliminating the exposed housing loops that catch wind and clutter your front end. The system works with both mechanical and electronic drivetrains, routing Di2 wires or traditional housing with equal cleanliness.

Frame compatibility matters here. The Tiger Alu Aero TiCR matches the internal routing geometry of Pinarello's Dogma F, Dogma F12, Prince, Crossista F, and Grevil F frames. The stem's cable exit points align with the frame's headtube routing channels, so housing enters the frame without awkward bends or zip-tie guides. If you're building up one of these frames and want integrated routing without the weight or cost of a carbon stem, this is the component that makes it work. The aluminum construction also means you're not worrying about over-torquing faceplate bolts the way you might with a carbon stem—forged alloy handles clamping forces without the same sensitivity to torque specs.... Read More