With direct input from Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates—XRG over several race seasons, we’re pleased to introduce the SES PRO wheel line—designed for cyclists seeking the ultimate carbon road wheelset, where low weight, aerodynamics, and rolling efficiency meet.
PRO in the name means it is a product developed in direct collaboration with the world’s top racers and represents the pinnacle of innovation—engineered and built for race-winning performance.
The core of the SES PRO wheel line is the PRO Hubset, which brings ENVE’s proven INNERDRIVE™ technology to an ultralight straight-pull hub shell. At just 281 grams for the hubset (rear 194 grams, front 87 grams), the INNERDRIVE™ PRO goes head to head with the lightest hubs out there without sacrificing the stiffness required by the world’s best.
World Tour road racing requires an exceptional balance of aerodynamics, weight optimization, and compliance with governing bodies. The SES PRO wheel line’s focus on the needs of professional racers requires compliance with the governing body’s equipment regulations. Depending on the course requirements, riders often choose 28mm tires when road surface conditions are smooth and saving weight takes priority.
Real-World™ Fast means chasing maximum speed, but not at the cost of important performance attributes, such as weight, durability, and stability. That’s how ENVE came to be the wheel partner of UAE Team Emirates. Unbeknownst to ENVE, UAE had purchased the leading wheels on the market and independently tested them in the wind tunnel and on the road. The rest is history.
SES 4.5 PRO Wind tunnel data
Compared to the original SES rear disc wheel, the SES PRO has been aerodynamically tuned for 28 mm tires. To achieve improved aerodynamics for larger tires, the rim was made wider throughout, but its width is limited by constraints related to derailleur and frame clearances. The result is a roughly 0.69-watt advantage over the original ENVE rear disc wheel.
SES 100 PRO & SES Disc PRO Aero Data
Bearing drag is influenced by numerous factors, including the bearing seals, ball bearings, races, and carrier. Other factors such as manufacturing consistency, tolerances, grease content and viscosity play roles as well. To control each of these variables, we worked with a leading bearing vendor to create what we believe to be the best ceramic wheel bearing available. ENVE’s new PRO Ceramic Bearings feature hardened stainless-steel races that won’t rust, grade 5 ceramic balls, non-contact seals on the interior-facing bearing for drag reduction, and a semi-contact seal on the outside to keep out the debris. ENVE Pro Ceramic Bearing solution is one that feels fast in-hand and promises reliability in the long run. 粗体Ceramic Tech: - Ceramic balls with a sphericity of .000005 – inch (Grade 5) -Low-friction polyamide bearing cages improve durability, reduce rolling resistance, and corrosion -Hardened stainless steel races -Low-contact outboard seals reduce debris ingress -Non-contact inboard seals reduce drag
Utilizing the same INNERDRIVE™ technology featured in the Premium Straight-Pull hubs that have been raced in the World Tour for their second season, the PRO hubset receives the very hop-up kit developed for our professional teams. This includes a light-action ratchet spring for drag reduction and a 40-tooth count ratchet. Like the Premium Straight-Pull hubs, the PRO hub uses the same spoke alignment feature to reduce spoke twisting. 粗体Hub Tech: -Ultralight hub shell -Ultralight 40t PRO ratchet and spring kit -ENVE PRO Ceramic Bearings -60 grams weight savings over -Premium INNERDRIVE™ . -281 grams for the hubset (rear 194 grams, front 87 grams)
| SES 4.5 Pro | SES 4.5 | SES 6.7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Profile | Mountainous/Hilly | Flat/Rolling/Hilly | Flat/Rolling |
| Road Surface | Smooth | Rough | Smooth |
| Rim Depth Front/Rear | 49/55 | 50/56 | 60/67 |
| Inner Rim Width | 23.5 | 25 | 23 |
| Aero Optimized Tire Size | 27-28 mm | 29-30 mm | 27-28 mm |
| Min. Tire Size | 28 mm (27 mm ENVE) | 28 mm (27 mm ENVE) | 28 mm (27 mm ENVE) |
| Max Tire Pressure (Min. Tire Size) | 100 psi / 7 bar | 72.5 psi / 5 bar | 72.5 psi / 5 bar |
| Wheelset Weight | 1295 grams | 1450 grams | 1500 grams |
