Price range: $4,099.99 through $4,199.99
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Riders seeking a high-performance aero road wheelset optimized for speed, stability, and tubeless tire integration on varied and technical road surfaces.
Choose the ENVE SES 4.5 for its proven aerodynamic design tailored to high-volume tires, lightweight build, and enhanced tubeless reliability, making it ideal for fast road riding and racing on imperfect pavement.
At a glance
The ENVE SES 4.5 is engineered for riders who prioritize speed across varied terrain. Originally designed for the cobbles and crosswinds of Paris-Roubaix, this wheelset offers an aerodynamic advantage with high-volume tires. The latest redesign reduces weight, improves aero efficiency, and enhances versatility without compromising speed.
Featuring a 25mm internal rim width and a hookless bead design optimized for tubeless tires, the SES 4.5 delivers confident handling on technical courses and improved tubeless reliability with ENVE’s patent-pending Wide Hookless Bead technology to reduce pinch flats.
ENVE’s development focuses on airflow efficiency, crosswind stability, handling, weight, and tire integration to produce a wheelset that excels in real-world conditions. The front and rear wheels have unique rim shapes to optimize performance and rider stability.
| Weight | 1452 grams (with XDR body) Weight for the complete wheelset including XDR driver body |
|---|---|
| Internal Rim Width | 25mm Optimized for high-volume tubeless tires |
| External Rim Width | 32mm |
| Rim Depth | 50mm front, 56mm rear |
| Aero Optimized Tire Size | 27-28mm Minimum labeled tire size is 27mm |
| Tubeless Compatibility | Tubeless only Features ENVE’s Wide Hookless Bead technology |
| Hubs | DT Swiss 240, ENVE INNERDRIVE |
| Driver Body Compatibility | Shimano 11S, SRAM XDR |
The wheelset is aero optimized for 27mm to 28mm tires, with a minimum labeled tire size of 27mm.
Yes, it is designed exclusively for tubeless tires and features ENVE’s patent-pending Wide Hookless Bead technology to reduce pinch flats.
The wheelset includes DT Swiss 240 hubs and ENVE INNERDRIVE hubs.
It is compatible with Shimano 11-speed and SRAM XDR driver bodies.
The complete wheelset weighs 1452 grams when equipped with the XDR driver body.
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