ENVE wheelset 28" SES 3.4 | ENVE Innerdrive Premium Straightpull Center Lock hubs | white decals
This wheelset is a permanent fixture in the ENVE portfolio. It is the first choice for riders who are out and about on all terrains. Whether uphill or on long flat stages - it has no weaknesses anywhere, but many strengths. Different rim heights on the front and rear wheels offer the best compromise between weight, riding stability and aerodynamics. The developers spent many hours in the laboratory until the final shape of the rims was determined. Together with the first-class ENVE Innerdrive Premium hubs and Sapim spokes, you will have a lot of success with it.
ENVE SES 3.4 rims
The SES 3.4 rims are the ultimate basis for a stable wheelset, whether for the road or for gravel tracks. Thanks to optimization in the wind tunnel, the final shape of the rim was defined aerodynamically. Incredible crosswind stability and unsurpassed handling ensure confidence at high speeds - regardless of road and weather conditions. Thanks to the large inner width, even voluminous tires find a secure hold and you benefit from more comfort and grip.
The ENVE engineers opted for a hookless design, which enables perfect tubeless compatibility. This guarantees a permanent seal. In addition, the rim flange has been reinforced, which provides more stability at this critical point and makes it more resistant to damage from punctures. It also makes mounting and demounting the tire much easier.
ENVE Innerdrive Premium hubs
With the Innerdrive hubs, ENVE sets a new benchmark for bicycle drive mechanisms. Durability, low maintenance and maximum performance were the main focus during development. The UAE Team Emirates has already put the hubs to the test under real-life conditions on tens of thousands of kilometers of the World Tour.
The change from J-bend spokes to straight-pull spokes immediately catches the eye with the newly designed hub shell. In contrast to conventional hubs, where the spokes are bent at a 90-degree angle, the spokes on straight-pull hubs run straight. As the spokes are not bent, they are generally stiffer, which increases the stiffness of the entire wheel and improves power transmission. In addition, straight-pull hubs are often lighter, as they require less material to achieve the same stability. The hub shell creates space between the spokes and ensures that there is no more spoke creaking. To simplify wheel construction and maintenance, the same spoke length is used on both the drive and non-drive side.
However, the real magic happens on the inside. ENVE relies on a toothed disk system for the freewheel mechanism. Instead of pawls that engage with a sprocket, the system consists of two toothed disks that slide against each other. When pedaling, the teeth of the two discs engage with each other and transfer the power to the rear wheel. An oversized ratchet diameter of 42 millimetres promises less stress on the individual teeth and improved torque transmission to the axle.
Sapim CX-Ray spokes
With the CX-Ray, Sapim has succeeded in developing an exceptional spoke. In addition to its low weight, it has an exceptional load capacity and flexibility. This also results in a wide range of applications. Whether road cyclists or mountain bikers - everyone benefits from these positive characteristics. In addition, the flattened middle section ensures excellent aerodynamics. The high material quality enables the construction of stable wheels and guarantees a long service life.
ENVE products are developed in the USA and manufactured to the highest quality standards at the company's headquarters in Utah. The developers have years of experience with the use of carbon in the field of cycling and know what requirements a top product such as these carbon rims must meet. At ENVE, every effort is made to utilize the advantages of carbon and eliminate its disadvantages. Stiff and extremely light rims have been developed in which all fibers can run without interruption, which corresponds to the best possible utilization of the material thicknesses. This principle has been perfected in the spoke holes, where continuous fiber strands form the receptacle for the spoke nipples. Aluminum inserts, which are common in other carbon rims, can therefore be dispensed with during production. This reduces the weight and at the same time allows significantly higher spoke tensions, which in turn allow the construction of stiffer wheels.
All wheels come with an ENVE factory warranty of 5 years and lifetime ENVE Incidental Damage Protection. We recommend registering the product within 60 days of purchase to be eligible for warranty services and the accidental damage protection program. Register here.
Note: The ENVE SES 3.4 are only compatible with tubeless and tubeless-ready tires that are also approved for hookless rim profiles. You can find a selection of tire models tested and recommended by ENVE here. If a tire you want to use is not listed, this does not mean that it is incompatible. Rather, it has not yet been tested by ENVE.
Technical data:
Application: Road, Gravel
Wheel size: 28" (ETRTO 25-622 mm)
Rim type: clincher and folding tires
Brake type: Disc brake
Brake disc mount: Center Lock
Hub material: Aluminum, steel
Rim material: Carbon
Spoke material: Stainless steel
Inner width: 25 mm
Outer width: 32 mm
Rim height: 39 mm (front), 43 mm (rear)
Number of holes: 24
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
Spoking pattern: 2-crossed
Axle standard front: 12x100 mm thru axle
Rear axle standard: 12x142 mm thru axle
Front bearings: 2x stainless steel industrial bearings
Rear bearing: 4x stainless steel industrial bearings
Freehub compatibility: Shimano HG, Shimano MS, SRAM XDR, Campagnolo N3W
Freehub type: Ratchet system, 60 teeth (maximum 6° free travel)
recommended tire width: 27 - 55 mm (aerodynamically optimized for 27 - 29 mm)
maximum tire pressure: 5.5 bar / 80 psi (for 27 mm tire width)
tubeless compatible: yes
maximum system weight: n/a
valve hole: Presta valve (SV)
Rim color: black
Finish rim: silk matt
Color hub: black
Finish hub: glossy
Color spokes: black
Color decals: white
Weight according to manufacturer: 1420g
Weight self-weighed: 1471g (Shimano HG incl. rim tape & valves)
Scope of delivery:
1x ENVE front wheel 28" SES 3.4 Front 39 mm
1x ENVE rear wheel 28" SES 3.4 Rear 43 mm
2x tubeless valve
2x Center Lock Ring
ENVE x SELLE ITALIA Saddle SLR Boost 3D Carbonio Superflow Carbonavailable from stock