Description
Le nec plus ultra de la roue carbone pour la pratique quotidienne et le choix de l’équipe Dimension Data-Qhubeka.
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 4.5
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What's included
TÉMOIGNAGES
Le nec plus ultra de la roue carbone pour la pratique quotidienne et le choix de l’équipe Dimension Data-Qhubeka.
Les cyclistes sur route et les triathlètes désireux de concilier au maximum aérodynamisme, légèreté et stabilité.
Parce que c’est notre modèle préféré depuis que les premiers prototypes ENVE ont commencé à tourner. Roue à jante moyenne taillée pour la course au quotidien, la SES 4.5 complète la gamme des roues Smart ENVE System. Elle se distingue également par sa forme affinée et par sa structure propice à une meilleure accélération, une meilleure tenue dans les virages, une résistance accrue aux chocs et un poids limité.
Skewers 100/130mm
Brake pads 10mm (SRAM/Shimano or Campy)
Rim Strip
Valve Extenders (45mm set)
Accessory Bag-Wheel Manual
Wheelbuild Card
«La ENVE est aussi l’une des meilleures roues polyvalentes que nous ayons testées : elle est légère, stable et suffisamment rapide quand vous avez besoin qu’elle le soit. Si nous devions n’en garder qu’un, ce serait probablement ce modèle-là ».– aerogeeks.com« Cette paire de roues m’a surtout étonné par son équilibre et par sa polyvalence. Elles peuvent pratiquement tout faire : elles sont si légères qu’elles sont faciles à utiliser en montée et sur le plat, elles sont vraiment aérodynamiques ».– bdc-mag.com
Product Specs
| Clincher | Front | Rear | Wheelset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rim Weight | 477g | 489g | 966g |
| ENVE Carbon | 651g | 803g | 1455g |
| ENVE Alloy | 681g | 867g | 1548g |
| King R45 | 683g | 837g | 1520g |
| Tubular | Front | Rear | Wheelset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rim Weight | 362g | 395g | 757g |
| ENVE Carbon | 537g | 709g | 1246g |
| ENVE Alloy | 567g | 773g | 1340g |
| King R45 | 569g | 743g | 1312g |
| Rim Specs | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Depth | 48mm | 56m |
| Internal Width | 18.5mm | 17mm |
| External Width | 27mm | 25.5mm |
| Hole Count | 20 | 24 |
| Effective Rim Diameter | 563mm | 545mm |
| Aero Optimized Tire Size | 25c | 25c |
| Tubeless Compatible? | No | No |
| Spoke Information* | Spoke Cross (Front/Rear) | Front Length (Radial) | Rear Length (NDS/DS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVE Carbon | Radial/2X | 264mm | 268mm / 264mm |
| ENVE Alloy | Radial/2X | 266mm | 268mm / 266mm |
| DT180 / DT240 / DT350 | Radial/2X | 262mm | 264mm / 262mm |
| Chris King R45 | Radial/2X | 262mm | 264mm / 260mm |
| *This wheelset is built with Sapim CX Ray spokes. Those built before May 2018 may use a DT Swiss spoke equivalent. DT Swiss spoke heads are stamped "DT". |
Technology
4.5 Rim Shape Explained
Explore
Full Carbon Laminate
Tubular Version Available
Textured Full Carbon Brake Track
Perhaps the ultimate all-round, high performance wheelset, the 4.5 debuted the second generation SES profile. It delivers outright class-leading speed while retaining a very low weight and incredible stability. No wonder it’s the go-to wheel for Team Dimension Data.
The all-new SES rim profile has a significantly revised curvature and increased widths that are optimized for 25mm tires in modern frames with greater clearances. This allows air to flow smoothly over the rim – it remains ‘attached’ – even at high crosswind angles and to reattach quicker after a strong side gust. These important advances make the 4.5 both extremely fast and stable for its depth. In challenging conditions, wind-steer is all but eliminated and side force builds and releases smoothly and predictably, so you can ride and race with complete confidence.
How fast is the 4.5? Compared to the first line of SES wheels, the 4.5 essentially matches the aerodynamics of the older 6.7, which was itself ballistic yet much deeper at 60mm front and 70mm rear, and of course heavier with it. Nothing of a similar depth or weight gets close to the speed of the 4.5.
Need to know:
• Class leading aerodynamics and weight
• Incredible stability in gusty conditions
• Second generation SES rim profile
• All-new rim profiles of 48 and 56mm
• Optimized width for 25mm tires
Resources + Support
Gluing A Tubular Tire
Reviews
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Rustin Gramm –
How many hours/week do you ride? 6-15
What is your age bracket? 36-45
Bought these to replace my wonderful ROLF Aeres 4 wheelset. Those wheels were light, fast rolling, and easy to maintain. but they were a little noodly under big load (high torque climbing, sprinting). The ENVE 4.5 are everything those wheels were and more. they spin up to speed effortlessly, and once rolling they want to keep holding speed. they almost never flex under big load, and since they are slightly wider, my tires grew even more plush. and they look the business. super fly, fast, light, stiff. and with the Chris King hubs, and the amazing warranty, these wheels should be in my stable for a long time to come.
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Tim S. –
How many hours/week do you ride? 6-15
What is your age bracket? 26-35
I built up a set of SES 4.5 rims in the past year and have been very impressed with their performance. I use them for a rides of varying lengths and intensity. They spin up very easily, and are much more stable in cross winds to other deeper section rims that I’ve ridden. The braking performance is very good as well, especially for a carbon surface. They built up very nicely, the rims were round and came to tension nicely. The internal nipples are not my favorite, but worthwhile for the articulating nipple/rim bed interface. And finally, having the Enve guarantee is a nice peace of mind for those potholes that seem to come out of nowhere.
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Sam –
How many hours/week do you ride? 16-25
What is your age bracket? 26-35
I spent the bulk of last season training and racing on these wheels. Previously, I had been riding Roval CLX32s, which are shallower and wider. The 4.5s certainly carry speed better than the Rovals. It’s hard to tell the aerodynamic benefit while riding, the only noticeable difference is that the 4.5s get knocked around a little more in a crosswind. I will say the narrower rim makes them ride a little harsher than the Rovals, but I believe these downsides are made up for by the gains in aerodynamics. They’ve withstood two crashes, and make my bike look badass (IMHO).
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Benjamin Cook –
How many hours/week do you ride? 6-15
What is your age bracket? 26-35
Not only are these reliable, they preform phenomenally. Im not a heavy guy buy Ive never had issues in wind, and boy is it windy here in the Midwest. Also these are the perfect blend of aero and weight making it the ideal 1 wheel quiver. I used these wheels for the P/1 Green Mountain Stage race, Crit Nationals, even a local dirt road race and I never thought I needed another option.
In summary to quote Ferris “I love riding it, its so choice… I highly recommend picking one up”
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SES 4.5 Cobbles
Benjamin Cook –
Cobbles on the 4.5s? No problem!
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