When speed across most any terrain is priority number one, look no further than the SES 4.5. Originally designed for the cobbles and crosswinds of Paris-Roubaix to provide an aero benefit with high volume tires, the SES 4.5 was the first of its kind and is now re-designed to deliver more speed in a lighter package. 

• Go fast, everywhere
• 1452-gram wheelset weight (with XDR body)
• Inner Rim Width: 25mm
• Aero optimized tire size: 27mm-28mm
• Minimum labeled tire size: 27mm
• Tubeless Only

 

TECHNOLOGY

REAL-WORLD FAST
ENVE’s aero wheel development program is driven by our Real-World Fast mantra. This means that each wheel is developed under consideration of airflow efficiency, crosswind stability, handling, weight, tire integration, and much more. The result is a refined collection of wheels that are purpose built to be best-in-class and provide the maximum speed and efficiency benefit available for their intended discipline application.

Over time, the SES 4.5 has redefined the bar by which all other aero wheels are judged. Faster than nearly all our competitor’s deeper wheels, while also being lighter, and more confidence inspiring in gusting crosswinds, the SES 4.5 is the ENVE house favorite for a reason. If you’re a speedfreak looking for the perfect race wheelset, look no further. 

 

THE SES DIFFERENCE
There’s a simple reason why SES wheels consistently score “best in test” in nearly any third-party aero test. We’re committed to sweating the small stuff and chasing the marginal gains that others will not.

  • In-frame development and ride testing have taught us that unique rim shapes and constructions between the front and back wheels optimize efficiency and the ride experience.
    • Front wheels are designed to maximize crosswind stability. A rider’s stability on the bike, especially in time trial and triathlon, is critical for aero efficiency and overall performance.
    • Rear wheels are designed to recapture air flow as it passes from the front of the bike to the back, which maximizes drag reduction.
  • Aerodynamically optimized around modern high-volume tubeless tires.
    • The all-new SES lineup was developed around the ENVE SES 27mm tire.
  • Tested at 20 mph (32 kph) and 30 mph (48 kph). Our SES promise of Real-World Fast isn’t limited only to cycling’s elite.
  • Weighted Average Drag – All wind angles are not created equally. Anemometer data shows that most of your ride time will be spent in wind at less than 12 degrees yaw. Weighted average drag is a tool that helps a rider understand the aero efficiency of a wheelset in real-world wind and riding conditions.

 

TUBELESS OPTIMIZED
Greater speed, comfort, grip and puncture resistance – what’s not to like about road tubeless? With the selection of a high performance tire at the right pressure, you can achieve lower rolling resistance and more speed. Tubeless also allows you to run much lower tire pressures for far greater comfort, traction, and efficiency, especially over poor road surfaces and gravel, all without sacrificing speed. The potential for pinch flats and, with sealant, debris punctures is all but eliminated.

Tubeless represents the pinnacle of road wheel and tire performance, and the hookless bead design plays a significant role. A hookless rim design allows for machined metal tooling to establish a precise and consistent bead seat diameter that meets the defined requirement by ETRTO. That precision fitment between the tubeless tire bead and the rim’s bead seat ensures air and tire retention.

 

ENGINEERED FLAT PROTECTION
Most flat tires are caused by one of two things; Intrusion punctures (staples, thorns, glass,etc.) or pinch-flats (potholes, railroad tracks, rocks, etc.). While there is little we can do as a rim manufacturer to prevent punctures, the rim feature called Wide Hookless Bead greatly reduces the likelihood of pinch-flatting. Wide Hookless Bead technology works by providing a blunt surface upon which to bottom out the tire, dissipating energy across a larger surface area and preventing tire damage. This allows you to run the correct tire pressure without the worry of pinch-flatting.

 

ENVE PREMIUM ROAD HUB
What could be considered the nucleus of an SES wheel, the ENVE Premium Road Hub brings efficiency, longevity, and simplicity to every wheelset. From hub flange geometry to bearing longevity to Perfect PreloadTM, every design detail comes from more than a decade of pairing ENVE carbon rims with the leading hubs on the market. Key benefits of the ENVE Premium Road Hub are:

  • Hub Shell Geometry: The hub’s flange diameters, spacing, and spoke hole lacing pattern assists in maximizing torsional stiffness, spoke tangency, and power transfer. 
  • Lightweight: Cold-forged and machined 6061 alloy for durable lightweight performance. Weight: Front 126 grams, Rear 256 grams
  • Premium Grade Stainless Steel Bearings: The bearings selected are premium grade and custom-made for ENVE. Full stainless steel races promise that riders living near the coast, or riding in wet or humid environments, will not experience corroded bearings, races, or external surfaces.
  • Perfect PreloadTM: Our system ensures perfect bearing preload from the factory via a tuned wave washer installed on the axle. The result is a maintenance free design that promises longer bearing life, and improved rolling efficiency over the lifespan of the hub.

 

 

SPECS:

Hub ENVE Premium Road Disc
Spacing Front: 12×100 | Rear: 12×142
Wheelsize 700c
Brake Type Disc Brake Centerlock
(Lockrings not included)



DIMENSIONS

  FRONT REAR
Depth 50mm     56mm
Internal Width 25mm     25mm    
External Width     32mm 32mm
Hole Count 24 24
Effective Rim Diameter 558 547

 

Tyres

  REAR
Aero Optimized Tubless-Ready Tyre Size     27mm
Minimum Tyre Size (Labeled)     27mm    
Maximum Tire Pressure for Min. Tire (psi | bar)     80 | 5.5
Tyre Type     Tubeless Ready
Tubeless Tape Width     29mm

 

WEIGHT

  FRONT REAR WHEELSET
Rim Weight 411g 415g 826g
ENVE Premium Road Disc (XDR Freehub Body) 662g 790g 1452g

 

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ENVE Products are designed so that you can ride and race with confidence. As a member of the ENVE family, we’ve got your back. If something goes wrong, we are committed to do everything in our power to keep you rolling in the ENVE family. SUBMIT A WARRANTY OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION REQUEST REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS ENVE INCIDENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION ENVE carbon is engineered for performance at the highest levels of cycling and designed to lead the market in strength, durability, and ride quality. We do not design products to be indestructible. If you exceed the limits of your product while riding, racing, crashing, or driving your roof mounted bike into the garage – don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Complete Terms and Conditions of the ENVE Incidental Damage Protection Program can be viewed here. NOTE: OUR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION PROGRAM IS SEPARATE FROM THE ENVE LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY.  REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS ENVE FACTORY LIMITED WARRANTY ENVE products are warranted to be in conformance with ENVE material and workmanship specifications. Items deemed eligible for coverage under the ENVE Factory Limited Warranty will be replaced or repaired at the discretion of ENVE for the defined period from date of purchase for firsthand original owners and from date of the original products manufacture for secondhand owners. Product registration is required for the ENVE Factory Limited Warranty to apply.  Product Category    Warranty Period Frame, rim, fork, handlebar, stem, seat post, hub, bottle cages    5 Years (From original date of purchase of the original product on receipt for firsthand owners, and from date of manufacture of the original product for secondhand owners) Paint    2 Years (From date of purchase on receipt for firsthand owners and from date of manufacture for secondhand owners) Apparel    1 Year (From date of purchase on receipt for firsthand owners)

• Go fast, everywhere
• 1452-gram wheelset weight (with XDR body)
• Inner Rim Width: 25mm
• Aero optimized tire size: 27mm-28mm
• Minimum labeled tire size: 27mm
• Tubeless Only

SPECS:

Hub ENVE Premium Road Disc
Spacing Front: 12×100 | Rear: 12×142
Wheelsize 700c
Brake Type Disc Brake Centerlock
(Lockrings not included)



DIMENSIONS

  FRONT REAR
Depth 50mm     56mm
Internal Width 25mm     25mm    
External Width     32mm 32mm
Hole Count 24 24
Effective Rim Diameter 558 547

 

Tyres

  REAR
Aero Optimized Tubless-Ready Tyre Size     27mm
Minimum Tyre Size (Labeled)     27mm    
Maximum Tire Pressure for Min. Tire (psi | bar)     80 | 5.5
Tyre Type     Tubeless Ready
Tubeless Tape Width     29mm

 

WEIGHT

  FRONT REAR WHEELSET
Rim Weight 411g 415g 826g
ENVE Premium Road Disc (XDR Freehub Body) 662g 790g 1452g

 

SKU NVSES45DEAD
Brand ENVE

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