Welcome to the ENVE Demo Program
The best way to know WHY ENVE, is to ride a pair for yourself.
The ENVE Demo program allows you to ride ENVE on your own bike, on your own terms. Therefore, we invite you to put the ENVE wheelset of your choice through the paces and feel the ENVE difference in the real world.
How it Works:
Steps
- Select the ENVE wheelset you wish to demo
- ENVE Customer Service will contact you to give a brief wheel specification consultation
- ENVE will deliver your demo wheelset within 3 business days
- Upon receipt you will have 14 days to demo your wheelset
- Upon completion of 14 day demo period, repackage and return wheelset to ENVE using provided return shipping label
- *Purchase within 60 days and demo fee will be credited back to you
Cost - $250*
- Includes shipping to and from ENVE
- Wheelset delivered complete & ready to ride
(Includes: Installed Tires, Rotors, Cassette & Emergency Repair Kit
Choose Wheelset
SES (Aero Road Wheelsets) – Present Images of available models w/ review ratings, same as category pages M Series (Mountain Wheelsets) – Present Images of available models w/ review ratings, same as category pagesSES 3.4 AR Disc
The SES 3.4 AR is the embodiment of the modern disc brake only road wheelset. Aerodynamically optimized for high volume tires (28-32mm), lightweight for long days in the mountains, high volume for all roads, and arguably the most versatile wheelset we’ve ever made.
In 2016 we launched the SES 4.5 AR a wheelset ahead of its time. Since then, road riders, frame manufacturers, and tire makers have all caught the high volume vision which has propelled the one of its kind 4.5 AR to be our most popular selling wheel in North America where the high volume all road movement has gained the most traction. As more bikes are created that can accommodate tire clearances up to 32mm, we saw the need to create a more versatile, climber friendly SES AR wheelset and the SES 3.4 AR was born.
• Real world aerodynamics, optimized around 28mm to 32mm tubeless tires
• Wide Hookless Bead Anti-Pinch Flat Technology
• Disc brake specific materials and construction
• Low weight leader in category
• Tubeless only design – Hookless beads
The SES 3.4 AR is the definitive modern road wheelset and is aerodynamically optimized to maximize drag reduction when paired with high volume 28mm to 32mm tubeless compatible road tires. While frontal area is increased slightly with these wider tires, the coefficient of rolling resistance is reduced to a level that more than counteracts the losses in aero efficiency due to the dimensions of the wheel and tire combination. Like all SES wheelsets, the SES 3.4 AR is developed on a foundation of real world performance and was optimized at speeds as low as 20mph/32kph to ensure aero efficiencies are attained by riders of all abilities. The SES 3.4 AR features a full carbon fiber disc brake specific construction to maximize weight savings, making it an excellent choice for riders seeking an adept climbing wheel. Consequently, the SES 3.4 AR is the lightest road wheel on the market in its category. Given the wheel’s intent for mountain and mixed surface riding on high volume tires, riders who seek more confidence when descending technical mountain descents will find their solution in the SES 3.4 AR. The additional tire volume means more traction that inspires confidence over the most variable road surfaces. To further ensure mixed and allroad performance, the SES 3.4 AR has been optimized for road tubeless performance and features a hookless bead design that allows for the precise rim dimensions required to achieve the best tubeless performance. To further tubeless tire and rim reliability, the full carbon wheelset features ENVE’s patent pending Wide Hookless Bead which is a design element at the leading edge of the rim that provides a surface that when impacted, will reduce the likelihood of pinch flatting a tubeless tire. With these features, and an internal rim width of 25mm the SES 3.4 AR may also be used with tires greater than 32mm and ridden in mixed surface road events like the Belgian Waffle Ride or even gravel events such as Dirty Kanza when aerodynamics are prioritized.
We have designed this wheel to be used with a minimum of 28c tires rated for tubeless use whether you are using tubes or sealant. Below is a list of approved tires that will result in the best aerodynamics and safety when paired with the 3.4 AR.
Approved/Recommended Tires
28c for the best aerodynamic performance
Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR
Schwalbe Pro One
Kenda Valkyrie TLR
Mavic Yksion Pro UST
Hutchinson Sector
Hutchinson Intensive 2
Maxxis Padrone
IRC Formula Pro (RBCC, Light, X-Guard)
Vittoria Corsa TLR
Vittoria Corsa Control TLR
Goodyear Eagle All Season
Maxxis Rouler TR
Teravail Rampart
Bontrager AW2 Hard-Case Lite TLR
30c
Schwalbe Pro One
WTB Exposure
Vittoria Corsa Control TLR
Goodyear Eagle All Season
Kenda Valkyrie TLR
Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR
Schwalbe G One Speed
Mavic Yksion Elite Allroad
32c
Panaracer GravelKing
Hutchinson Sector
WTB Exposure
Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite TLR
Goodyear Eagle All Season
Donnelly USH
Maxxis Refuse
Teravail Rampart
33 – 50c or Treaded
These tires are compatible but drastically reduce the aerodynamic benefit and will be better suited to our G23.
Incompatible/Not Recommended Tires
Any Tube-Type/Non-Tubeless Tires
Continental GP 5000 TL
Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss
Specialized Roubaix Pro 2Bliss
Pirelli Cinturato Velo
Tubeless Kit:
-2x valve stems
-1x roll of tape (good for taping 3 wheels)
-2x Pressure Relief Valve Stem Nuts
Skewers 100/135mm (QR only)
Accessory Bag
Wheel Manual
Wheelbuild Card
Product Specs
| Clincher | Front | Rear | Wheelset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rim Weight | 387g | 394g | 781g |
| ENVE Alloy Disc CL | 643g | 774g | 1417g |
| i9 Torch Classic CL | 626g | 773g | 1399g |
| King R45 CL | 657g | 780g | 1436g |
| Rim Specs | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Depth | 39mm | 43mm |
| Internal Width | 25mm | 25mm |
| External Width | 32mm | 32mm |
| Hole Count | 24 | 24 |
| Effective Rim Diameter | 578 | 571 |
| Aero Optimized Tire Size (ONLY TUBELESS-READY TIRES MAY BE USED ON THESE RIMS) | 28c-32c | 28c-32c |
| Spoke Information* | Front Length (NDS/DS) | Rear Length (NDS/DS) | Spoke Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVE Alloy CL | 280mm / 282mm | 278mm / 276mm | 2X |
| i9 Torch Classic CL | 280mm / 282mm | 278mm / 272mm | 2X |
| Chris King R45 CL | 278mm / 276mm | 274mm / 272mm | 2X |
| *This wheelset is built with Sapim CX Ray spokes. |
Pressure Recommendations
| Rider Weight | Rim Model | SES 2.2, 3.4, 4.5, 5.6, 7.8 | SES 4.5AR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Width | 18mm-20.5mm | 25mm | ||||||
| Tire Size | 23mm | 25mm | 28mm | 32-35mm | 38-42mm | 42-45mm | 47-55mm 1.95-2.1" |
|
| < 90 lbs. | 40 | 38 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 18 | |
| 100 lbs. | 44 | 43 | 36 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 19 | |
| 110 lbs. | 48 | 47 | 39 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 21 | |
| 120 lbs. | 52 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 30 | 23 | |
| 130 lbs. | 56 | 54 | 45 | 41 | 35 | 32 | 25 | |
| 140 lbs. | 59 | 57 | 48 | 44 | 37 | 34 | 26 | |
| 150 lbs. | 63 | 60 | 50 | 46 | 40 | 36 | 28 | |
| 160 lbs. | 66 | 63 | 53 | 48 | 41 | 37 | 29 | |
| 170 lbs. | 68 | 66 | 55 | 50 | 43 | 39 | 30 | |
| 180 lbs. | 71 | 68 | 57 | 52 | 45 | 40 | 31 | |
| 190 lbs. | 73 | 71 | 59 | 54 | 46 | 42 | 32 | |
| 200 lbs. | 75 | 73 | 61 | 55 | 48 | 43 | 33 | |
| 210 lbs. | 77 | 74 | 62 | 57 | 49 | 44 | 24 | |
| 220 lbs. | 79 | 76 | 64 | 58 | 50 | 45 | 35 | |
| 230 lbs. | 80 | 77 | 65 | 59 | 51 | 46 | 35 | |
| 240 lbs. | 82 | 79 | 66 | 60 | 52 | 47 | 36 | |
| 250 lbs. | 83 | 80 | 67 | 61 | 52 | 47 | 36 | |
Red = Maximum Recommended Tire Pressure for Given Rim & Tire Volume Combo on Paved Road Surfaces
Note: Tire pressures are intended as a starting recommendation based on the listed wheel being set up with tubeless tire. The pressure value is calculated considering a tubeless set up, intended road surface, rider's weight, average bike weight, inner rim width, and tire volume.
| Rider Weight | Rim Model | SES 2.2, 3.4, 4.5, 5.6, 7.8 | SES 4.5AR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Width | 18mm-20.5mm | 25mm | ||||||
| Tire Size | 23mm | 25mm | 28mm | 32-35mm | 38-42mm | 42-45mm | 47-55mm 1.95-2.1" |
|
| < 41 Kg | 2.75 | 2.65 | 2.22 | 2.03 | 1.74 | 1.57 | 1.21 | |
| 45 Kg | 3.05 | 2.94 | 2.46 | 2.24 | 1.93 | 1.74 | 1.34 | |
| 50 Kg | 3.33 | 3.21 | 2.68 | 2.45 | 2.11 | 1.90 | 1.47 | |
| 55 Kg | 3.60 | 3.47 | 2.90 | 2.65 | 2.27 | 2.05 | 1.59 | |
| 59 Kg | 3.85 | 3.71 | 3.10 | 2.84 | 2.43 | 2.20 | 1.70 | |
| 64 Kg | 4.09 | 3.94 | 3.29 | 3.01 | 2.58 | 2.33 | 1.80 | |
| 68 Kg | 4.31 | 4.15 | 3.47 | 3.17 | 2.72 | 2.46 | 1.90 | |
| 73 Kg | 4.52 | 4.35 | 3.64 | 3.33 | 2.85 | 2.58 | 1.99 | |
| 77 Kg | 4.71 | 4.54 | 3.79 | 3.47 | 2.98 | 2.69 | 2.07 | |
| 82 Kg | 4.89 | 4.71 | 3.94 | 3.60 | 3.09 | 2.79 | 2.15 | |
| 86 Kg | 5.05 | 4.86 | 4.07 | 3.72 | 3.19 | 2.88 | 2.22 | |
| 91 Kg | 5.20 | 5.00 | 4.19 | 3.82 | 3.28 | 2.97 | 2.29 | |
| 95 Kg | 5.33 | 5.13 | 4.29 | 3.92 | 3.36 | 3.04 | 2.35 | |
| 100 Kg | 5.45 | 5.24 | 4.38 | 4.01 | 3.44 | 3.11 | 2.40 | |
| 105 Kg | 5.55 | 5.34 | 4.47 | 4.08 | 3.05 | 3.16 | 2.44 | |
| 109 Kg | 5.63 | 5.42 | 4.53 | 4.14 | 3.56 | 3.21 | 2.48 | |
| 114 Kg | 5.70 | 5.49 | 4.59 | 4.20 | 3.60 | 3.25 | 2.51 | |
Red = Maximum Recommended Tire Pressure for Given Rim & Tire Volume Combo on Paved Road Surfaces
Note: Tire pressures are intended as a starting recommendation based on the listed wheel being set up with tubeless tire. The pressure value is calculated considering a tubeless set up, intended road surface, rider's weight, average bike weight, inner rim width, and tire volume.
The distinguishing feature of all SES rims is that the front and rear rims are designed specifically for their respective positions on the bike. The front rim is shallower and wider that the rear to maximize stability ensuring rider confidence. The rear rim is deeper to maximize air flow reduction. In the case of the SES AR rims shapes, they are been optimized for 28-32mm tires with 28mm tires providing the maximum drag reduction and highest performance handling characteristics.
Additionally, we at ENVE view aerodynamics through the lens of the real world rider and focus our development efforts to provide real benefits to our customers, not just the data output from the wind tunnel. As an example, SES AR rim shapes were tested at 32kph/20mph as well as the more traditional 48kph/30mph to ensure that aero efficiencies are maximized at the speeds where rider’s need them most.
In 2017, ENVE introduced the patent pending Wide Hookless Bead anti pinch-flat and rim protection technology. This technology creates a wide leading edge for the tire to impact against, dissipating the impact energy across a larger surface area and reducing trauma to the tire that frequently results in a pinch-flat. Because this technology reduces the likelihood of a pinch-flat, the rim becomes less susceptible to impact damage – raising ENVE’s own bar of reliability.
While disc brakes are a relatively new to road cycling, they have been standard equipment on mountain bikes for nearly 20 years and we’ve been making disc brake specific mountain bike rims since day one. Given our experience in making mountain bike rims, we had a bit of a head start when it came time to develop disc brake specific rims for the road.
On the surface one carbon rim looks a lot like the next, but a rim’s quality is all in the details of the laminate. ENVE SES Disc wheelsets feature disc brake optimized full carbon construction. By sweating these details, ENVE SES Disc rims lead the industry in weight savings. Given our experience developing carbon rims capable of withstanding the demands of the world’s best mountain bike racers on the most demanding courses, SES disc brake specific construction also delivers industry leading impact toughness and reliability.
The SES 3.4 AR features the same tubeless tire bed design as ENVE G Series gravel and M Series mountain wheels. That is to say, the SES 3.4 AR features a hook bead free design. The reasons for this type of construction are as follows.
Aerodynamic Performance – The hookless bead is completely flat on the inner wall, allowing for a more refined interface between tire and rim, improving airflow performance.
Tubeless Performance – While tubeless is relatively new to the road, it has been the standard in mountain biking for over 15 years. Optimized tubeless performance, that is to say a tubeless rim and tire combination that doesn’t leak air or burp air when impacted, is only possible when the tire and rim dimensions are within prescribed tolerances so that the tire can achieve a seal on the tire bed of the rim. By eliminating hookbeads, our rim’s bead seat dimensions can be molded to more exacting tolerances, maximizing safety and ensuring reliable tubeless performance.
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