About The ENVE SES 2.3 Carbon Front Road Bike Wheel

Built for climbing, composed on the descent.

The ENVE SES 2.3 front wheel is ENVE’s answer for riders who measure their rides in vertical gain. At just 558 grams with tape and valve installed, it’s one of the lightest disc-brake carbon front wheels available. Its 28mm rim depth still carries real aerodynamic benefit through the valleys between climbs and stays steady in crosswinds on exposed descents.

Derived from the proven SES 3.4, the 2.3 keeps the Smart ENVE System approach of tuning front and rear rim depths separately. The shallower 28mm front profile is optimized for the air hitting the front of the bike and pairs with the 32mm SES 2.3 rear. The result is quick, predictable steering when the road tilts down and the wind picks up.

Why Riders Choose It

  • Exceptionally light. A 275-gram rim and a complete front wheel weight of 558 grams make this an ideal upgrade for climbers and weight-conscious builds. As part of the full SES 2.3 wheelset, it comes in under 1,200 grams.
  • Aero where it counts. The 28mm depth gives measurable efficiency on flat and rolling terrain without the crosswind sensitivity of deeper rims, which is an important trait in mountain environments.
  • Hookless tubeless precision. The hookless bead design lets ENVE remove weight while tuning ride comfort and keeping strength. It also holds a tight bead seat diameter for a secure, consistent tubeless setup.
  • Optimized for modern tire widths. The 21mm internal and 24mm external rim profile is aero-optimized around a 27mm tire, with a 25mm minimum labeled tire size.
  • ENVE INNERDRIVE™ Premium hub. A straight-pull, Centerlock disc hub built for smooth, reliable performance.

Ideal For

Climbing-focused road riders, Gran Fondo and mountain-event participants, and anyone building a lightweight disc road bike who wants a front wheel that performs on the way up and the way down.

Important Fitment Notes

  • Road use only. Because of its ultralight construction, this rim is not suitable for gravel or off-road riding.
  • Disc brake and tubeless only. This wheel is not compatible with rim brakes.
  • Centerlock lockring sold separately.
  • Hookless rim. Use only hookless-compatible tubeless tires and follow ENVE’s maximum tire pressure guidance.

The Victory Difference

Choosing a wheel at this level is about more than the spec sheet. Our team can confirm frame and tire compatibility, set up your tubeless system with the right tire and pressure for your weight and terrain, and fine-tune your bike fit around the upgrade. That way your new wheel performs the way ENVE intended from the first ride.

What you get

  • Wheel Size - 700c
  • Position - Front wheel
  • Rim Depth - 28mm
ENVE SES 2.3 Carbon Front Road Bike Wheel

ENVE Composites

ENVE SES 2.3 Carbon Front Road Bike Wheel

Regular price $1,282.50 USD
Sale price $1,282.50 USD Regular price

features

  • INNERDRIVE™ Premium Road Hub

    Featured in all SES and G Series wheels is the ENVE INNERDRIVE™ Premium Straight Pull hub, an all-new, 100% ENVE drive mechanism. Oversized steel ratchets are positioned inboard and over the bearings, reducing stress on the axle and bearings while ensuring positive and reliable engagement.

  • Material Optimized Design

    We design and build to the strengths of carbon fiber, and there’s no better example of this than the SES 2.3. By using continuously running fibers throughout the rim, tapering laminates, and removing excess material, the SES 2.3 achieves an impressive feat in weight reduction and composites engineering. Additionally, layering fibers in specific orientations achieves zone-specific performance requirements like impact toughness, stiffness, and tire retention.

  • Tubeless Optimized

    Tubeless represents the pinnacle of road wheel and tire performance, and the hookless bead design plays a significant role. A hookless rim design allows for machined metal tooling to establish a precise and consistent bead seat diameter that meets the defined requirement by ETRTO. That precision fitment between the tubeless tire bead and the rim’s bead seat ensures air and tire retention.

Specifications

Wheel Size

700c

Position

Front

Rim Depth

28mm

Internal Rim Width

21mm

External Rim Width

24mm

Rim Weight

275g

Wheel Weight

558g (with tape and valve)

Hub

ENVE INNERDRIVE™ Premium Straight-Pull

Axle Spacing

12x100mm thru-axle

Brake Type

Disc, Center-lock (lockring not included)

Tire Compatibility Type

Tubeless Ready (hookless)

Aero-Optimized Tire Size

27mm

Minimum Tire Size (Labeled)

25mm

Tubeless Tape Width

25mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer free shipping?

We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.

How much does shipping cost?

For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!

How can I track my order?

When you place your online order, you will receive an instantaneous email update with your order number and order details, and shortly after, you will receive a follow up order email with the tracking number for your order.  If you still need assistance with your order, feel free to email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will respond asap.