ENVE SES 3.4 R45D 24/24

Why We Make This 

In every wheel lineup there’s a cornerstone all-road wheel, one that balances all the positive characteristics riders are looking for, aerodynamics, stiffness, weight, durability. ENVE’s 3.4 rims have evolved from previous seasons SES and AR versions, merging into one rim to rule them all.  

Why You Want It 

If the SES 4.5 strikes you as beautiful but heavier than you’d prefer (75g more than this rim), the 3.4 is probably your sweet spot. It’s a versatile, all-road wheel that goes fast. It plays nice with wider tires, too. ENVE molds the spoke holes right into their rims, rather than drilling them, which means this rim will be stronger and last longer than most of its competitors.  

We pair ENVE’s most versatile road rim with our R45 Centerlock™ hubs, a lightweight hub body with our legendary, made-in-house bearings. 45-points of simultaneous engagement mean more of your power gets to the ground, and your traction is better. These hubs just roll better, last longer, and look better than anything else out there. The stiffness of our one-piece axle translates to laser-precise bike handling. 

Our bearings, both steel and ceramic, have heat-treated, surgical grade steel races that are machined simultaneously to ensure perfect matching. The quality and speed of our bearings is what you will feel (and hear) on every ride. As Chris King bearing tracks burnish, they actually get faster. A little bit of regular love (i.e. service) will keep this hub rolling for years upon years of demanding use. 

This wheelset comes with the legendary “angry bee” sound, and you can choose from a bunch of sharp hub colors, including basic black.