The game has changed since ENVE's first gravel-specific wheel line in 2018. While compliance, durability, and pinch-flat resistance remain essential requirements, aerodynamics is now fundamental in the performance gravel segment.
The development of the G SES line stems from close collaboration with top athletes at the biggest events. On the path to victories at the Gravel World Championships, multiple Life Time Grand Prix races, and UCI World Gravel Series events, we've distilled real-world insights into a wheel lineup with no equal in today's high-performance gravel category.
This is the world's most aerodynamically efficient gravel wheel. We approached this project with open minds and let the wind tunnel and corresponding data drive the solution. The result is a radical wheel that when employed on the right course, will put watts in your pocket, leaving your competition in the dust.
Where the G SES 6.7 is singular in purpose, the G SES 4.5 is built for the full spectrum of gravel. This is versatility without compromise—shaped for aerodynamic advantage across varied terrain, while keeping weight in check for climbing, accelerating, and nimble handling.
G SES is where aerodynamics meet the realities of modern gravel. As gravel racing has evolved, the demands on equipment have changed with it. Higher speeds now require larger-volume tires – not only for comfort and handling, but to prevent flats from hidden rocks and ruts in the pace line. Pair those speeds with today's wide tires, and a huge aerodynamic opportunity opens up. The G SES 6.7 and G SES 4.5 seize that opportunity, delivering a new level of speed, stability, and efficiency for the modern gravel athlete.
All three G SES models are built on the same design philosophy as our Tour de France-winning SES road wheels. Dissimilar front and rear rim shapes shaped for the unique airflow, stability, and efficiency demands of its position create a system optimized as a whole. We've also carried forward the SES approach to tire and rim width optimization.
As tire widths increase, so too does the rim width to maintain clean airflow across the rim's sidewall. The result is significant aerodynamic savings at the modern tire sizes that today's gravel riders actually use.
Each G SES wheel model is purpose-built to deliver best-in-class performance for its specific application.
| G SES 6.7 PRO | G SES 4.5 | G SES 4.5 PRO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Rim Width | 35mm | 30mm | 30mm |
| Rim Depths | 60mm Front / 67mm Rear | 49mm Front / 55mm Rear | 49mm Front / 55mm Rear |
| Minimum Tire Size | 44mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Aero Optimized Tire Size | 44mm - 52mm | 44mm - 52mm | 44mm - 52mm |
| Maximum Tire Pressure | 50 PSI / 3.4 BAR | 50 PSI / 3.4 BAR | 50 PSI / 3.4 BAR |
| Hubset | INNERDRIVE™ PRO | INNERDRIVE™ Premium | INNERDRIVE™ PRO |
| Wheelset Weight | 1580g | 1565g | 1480g |
WHAT IS PRO
Our PRO line of products are born from direct professional athlete development and designed to be the highest performing products possible. No holds barred. We develop with top athletes to provide them a true equipment advantage in competition and deliver the same level of performance to all of our customers.
ENVE's expertise in making rims that have the impact strength to endure the most demanding off-road terrain goes back nearly two decades. The needs of an off-road are different than on road, which requires unique test protocols and design elements.
One such element borrowed from our line of mountain bike wheels is the Wide Hookless Bead technology that reduces pinch flats by creating a wider, blunt leading edge that dissipates impact energy.
Spec'd For Speed MOG builds now offer all G SES wheels options.
Like all of our premium wheels, we're proud to manufacture the G SES rims right here in Ogden, Utah, USA. At our state-of-the-art facility, everything related to rim and wheel development happens under one roof: design, R&D, testing, manufacturing, assembly, and customer support. This integration gives us unmatched visibility, control, and connectivity-ensuring every ENVE product meets the highest standards of performance and quality.
