Description
With the widespread advancement of disc brakes and specialization of wider forks with greater tire clearance, the proven aerodynamics of the Smart Enve System have been re-examined. The AR series wheels were developed in order to maximize the potential freedom afforded rim construction that does't require the strengthened, parallel brake track required by rim brakes or traditional deep channel clincher rims. The engineers could make the rim lighter, and the wheels more aerodynamic with slightly modified shapes, widths and depth. The SES 3.4 AR Disc Clincher Wheelset has been created to be your ultimate Tubeless Ready, 28-32mm tire, aerodynamic All Road wheel weapon that is more versatile than the 4.5 AR and optimized for climbing and descents. It is available with either Enve Alloy Disc or Industry Nine hubs.
When Enve Composites develops a wheelset featuring the company's incredible carbon rims, the intent is to develop race-level wheels that can be ridden every day. The Smart Enve System (SES) 3.4 AR Wheelset may be the company's best all around lower profile aero rim offering for those who plan to maximize the value of their wheel investment. Enve partnered with Simon Smart, a true aerodynamic guru, to develop the rim shapes, depths, and widths that best match the all around purpose of these wheels. The rim depths are Front 39mm, and Rear 43mm. The best part is you get Enve's proven proprietary molded carbon rims with continual UD fibers and molded spoke holes for maximum strength. As always, Enve uses the completely removable bladder system during construction to keep your wheels clean and light, inside and out.
This AR tubeless only (!), disc specific rim is lighter, stronger, and has tested faster than the standard road version, with less rolling resistance depending on tire/pressure variables. The tubeless ready rim bed adds strength closer to the outer rim surface, and Enve employs the hookless bead profile, tire-bed bead seat lock system that make tubeless work so well. The short bed adds incredible stiffness and tubeless ready bead tire retention. You can use a tube or not with a tubeless tire, but Enve says you cannot run standard clincher tires on these rims. Enve supplies tubeless rim tapes and valves to seal the deal, if you will. Optimally aero sized for 28-32mm tires, the rim width and tire shape generally adds about 2mm, so make sure you have proper frame-tire clearance. Enve calls 80 psi the max pressure allowed for 28mm tires, so again, choose your tire appropriately for your needs.... Read More
Features
- Exceptional All Road, versatile, aerodynamic, very stable, fast carbon wheelset
- Developed/optimized for 28-32mm tubeless ready tires- not clincher compatible
- Can be used with wider tires, but loses aerodynamic benefit
- See Enve's site for up to date tire recommendations/restrictions
- Hookless bead profile, tire-bed bead seat lock for tubeless use only
- SES developed/patented aerodynamic rim shape, depth, and width
- Optimal wheel for climbs/descents, more versatile All Road uses than 4.5 AR
- Stable, sure, immediate response from this engineered wheelset
- Max recommended tire pressure with 28mm tire: 80psi; see Enve site for full ratings
- Studies show AR Disc rim with 28mm/80 psi tire has 2-3 watt less rolling resistance than the standard SES 3.4 rim
- Rim depth: Front 39mm, Rear 43mm
- Internal rim width: Front and Rear 25mm
- External rim width: Front and Rear 32mmmm
- Tubeless tire specific, w/wo tube, NOT compatible w/ standard clincher bead tires
- Tubeless rim tape and valves included
- Spoke count/lacing: Front & Rear 24h 2x/2x all around
- Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray SS black, lightly bladed, Enve brass inverted spoke nipples
- Hub axles set-up for 12/100mm 12/142mm thru-axle use
- Center Lock Disc hubset options
- I9 hubset: Torch 6 degree engagement, 3 pawl freehub, 60 point drivering
- Enve Alloy Disc hubset: 40t ratchet style drive system, easily serviced
- Available freehub options: Shim/SRAM 11, SRAM XDR 12, Campagnolo
- Finish: UD Carbon/Gloss Black Decals
- Weight: Industry Nine version - 1399 grams, Enve Alloy version - 1417 grams