Description
For as long as carbon fiber wheels have been in production, manufacturers have been in an arms race to produce the most aerodynamic designs. While aero has obvious benefits, it's only part of the equation to speed. Enve recognizes this, and with products like the SES 3.4, demonstrates a refreshingly holistic approach to speed and wheel design, equally emphasizing rolling resistance, tire performance, and vibration compliance.
Within the range, the 3.4 falls between Enve’s SES 2.3 and SES 4.5. As such, the SES 3.4 is a compelling option for the rider seeking a lightweight wheelset for road and trail, where its internal width of 25mm and tire volume provide confidence in spades over technical descents and rough pavement. Enve describes the 3.4 as equal parts aero, light, and fast, claiming that ’There’s simply nothing more versatile than the SES 3.4,’ and we’d have to agree. It truly is a one-wheel quiver.
Notably, the 3.4 now boasts an all-new hub with a clever spoke arrangement amidst a flurry of new tech that promises to make this popular road wheel better than ever. For more on that, head over to the AC journal where we breakdown the new Enve hubs in more detail.
Features
Specs
- The one wheel quiver
- Incredibly versatile
- Tubeless only
- A clear choice for the rider seeking a lightweight option for any terrain, on any road
- UPDATED HUB
- ENVE INNERDRIVE™ System w/PerfectPreload™
- Four engagement options
- Hubshell geometry refinement
- Anti-twist spoke holes - straight-pull only
- 8-10% lateral stiffness increase over Gen 1
- One spoke length per wheel
- Lighter weight
- 100% ENVE designed oversized 42mm ratchet drive system
- Longer bearing life
- Reduced axle stress - less bearing drag and prolonged bearing life
- Drive component retention
- Automatic preload adjustment
- Low maintenance & easy serviceability
- GENERAL
- Tubeless only
- Brake type: Disc
- Spacing front: 12 × 100 | Rear: 12 × 142
- Wheel size: 700c
- Minimum tire size (Labeled): 27mm
- Depth front: 39mm | Rear: 43mm
- Internal width: 25mm
- External width: 32mm
- Hole count: 24, front and rear
- Effective rim diameter front: 578 | Rear: 571
- Wheelset weight: 1390g