
SES 4.5 AR
The wheel that first merged aero with high volume tires, designed to make you faster on all road surfaces. Proven on the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix.
• Intended Use: Road, All-Road
• Inner rim width: 25mm
• Aero Optimized Tire Size: 27 – 32c
• Tubeless-only
• Starting at $2,550
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- Aerodynamics
- Stability
- Climbing
- Compliance






“If you prefer higher-volume road tires and disc brakes, but still want to go as fast as possible, these are the wheels you want.“
–cyclingtips
from the journal
Aero for All Roads
The SES 4.5 AR is an uncompromising aero wheel designed specifically for disc brake equipped bikes and large volume 27 to 30mm tubeless road tires.
The introduction of road frames with disc brakes and increased tire clearance has allowed us to take an unconventional approach to wheel design.
The result is a wheel that brings new levels of confidence and performance to the road cycling experience.
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Rebellious, unconventional, and pioneering are words that describe the one of its kind SES 4.5 AR. Conceptualized for the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix through our partnership with Team Dimension Data, the SES 4.5 AR was developed to deliver top shelf aero performance, stability, and comfort for virtually any road surface. The SES 4.5 AR is available as a tubeless clincher and tubular model rim.
The SES 4.5 AR borrows from ENVE M Series carbon mountain wheel tubeless technology and features hookless beads. Hookless beads improve aerodynamic performance by aiding airflow from tire to rim as well as allow for the best tubeless tire performance possible. Like all Smart ENVE System aero wheels, the front and rear rims are specifically designed for the airflow seen at the front and back of the bike. As such, the front rim is more shallow and wider to maximize stability and the rear is deeper and narrower to aid in drag reduction. In addition to dissimilar geometries, the SES 4.5 AR features a disc brake specific construction that saves weight, improves strength, and creates an unprecedented ride quality.
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Product Specs
Product Specs
BUILD options
Hub Offerings | Chris King R45D, ENVE Alloy, Industry Nine Torch Classic |
Spacing | Front: 15×100, 12×100, Quick Release | Rear: 12×142, Quick Release |
Wheelsize | 700c |
Pricing | ENVE Alloy: $2,550 Industry Nine Torch Classic: $2,550 Chris King R45D: $3,000 |
Dimensions
FRONT | REAR | |
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Depth | 49mm | 55mm |
Internal Width | 25mm | 25mm |
External Width | 31mm | 30.5mm |
Hole Count | 24 | 24 |
Effective Rim Diameter | 558mm | 547mm |
Aero Optimized Tubless-Ready Tire Size | 28c | 28c |


WEIGHTS
CLINCHER MODEL | FRONT | REAR | WHEELSET |
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Rim Weight | 477g | 461g | 938g |
ENVE Alloy | 732g | 837g | 1569g |
i9 Torch Road CL | 709g | 836g | 1544g |
King R45 CL | 744g | 840g | 1584g |
TUBULAR MODEL | FRONT | REAR | WHEELSET |
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Rim Weight | 362g | 400g | 762g |
ENVE Alloy | 617g | 776g | 1393g |
i9 Torch Road CL | 594g | 775g | 1368g |
King R45 CL | 629g | 779g | 1408g |
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