About The ENVE SES 2.3 Carbon Rear Road Bike Wheel

The rear half of ENVE’s lightest climbing wheelset: 690 grams, 32mm deep, and built for long climbs and fast descents.

The ENVE SES 2.3 is ENVE’s answer to the climber who won’t give up speed anywhere else on the ride. This rear wheel weighs just 690 grams with tape and valve installed. Its 32mm rim is deep enough to hold speed through the valleys and steady enough to descend with confidence. ENVE built it around tubeless tires and a hookless bead, and it rolls on the new INNERDRIVE™ Premium straight-pull hub. Whether you’re riding a Grand Tour climb or the hills near home, this is about as light and capable as a rear road wheel gets.  Victory offers this rear wheel in XDR and HG compatible options.

Why Riders Choose the SES 2.3 Rear

Built for climbing, ready for the descent. ENVE took the proven SES 3.4 and trimmed it down for the mountains. You keep the light weight that matters on the way up, plus the stability and control you need on the way down.

Different rim depths front and rear. As on every Smart ENVE System wheelset, the front and rear rims are different depths because air hits the front and back of the bike differently. The 32mm rear rim pairs with the 28mm SES 2.3 front wheel, which is sold separately. Together they balance crosswind stability with aero efficiency on the flats.

Carbon laid up with purpose. Fibers run continuously through the rim, and the layers taper so no excess material is left behind. ENVE orients each layer for what that part of the rim needs: impact toughness, stiffness, or tire retention. The result is a very light rim that is still durable enough to race.

Tubeless done precisely. The hookless bead design lets ENVE use machined metal tooling to produce an exact, consistent bead seat diameter that meets ETRTO standards. That tight fit between tire and rim holds air reliably and keeps the tire seated.

Fewer pinch flats. ENVE’s Wide Hookless Bead gives the tire a broad, blunt edge to bottom out against. The impact spreads over a larger area instead of cutting the tire. That means you can run the right tire pressure for comfort and grip without worrying about pinch flats.

INNERDRIVE™ Premium Straight-Pull Hub

ENVE designed the INNERDRIVE™ drive mechanism entirely in-house. Its oversized steel ratchets sit inboard, over the bearings, which reduces stress on the axle and bearings and keeps engagement positive and reliable.

  • Lighter: It is 60 grams lighter than ENVE’s previous-generation hub.
  • Tunable engagement: Interchangeable ratchets are available in 40, 60, 80, and 100 tooth options. You can tune the hub for efficiency, faster response, or long-term reliability.
  • Easier service: The straight-pull shell uses a single spoke length for a given rim diameter, which makes maintenance simpler.
  • Anti-twist spoke holes: These keep spokes from twisting during the build and while riding, for more consistent tension and a better-quality wheel.
  • Silent spoke crossings: Each spoke has its own space in the hubshell, so the wheel can’t develop spoke creak.

Good to Know

  • This wheel is disc brake and tubeless only.
  • Because the rim uses a hookless bead, use tires approved for hookless rims and follow ENVE’s pressure guidelines.
  • The center lock rotor lockring is not included.
  • The SES 2.3 is built for road riding only. It is not suitable for gravel or off-road use.

The Victory Difference

A wheel this light deserves a setup to match. Our team can help you choose the right freehub and ratchet engagement for your riding, pair the right tire size for your frame clearance and goals, and set your tubeless system up correctly from the start. If you’re building out a full climbing setup, ask us about pairing the SES 2.3 with a professional bike fit so every gram you save goes into a position you can hold all day.

What you get

  • Wheel Size - 700c
  • Rear Wheel Depth - 32mm
  • Tire Compatibility - Tubeless Ready (hookless)
ENVE SES 2.3 Carbon Rear Road Bike Wheel

ENVE Composites

ENVE SES 2.3 Carbon Rear Road Bike Wheel

Regular price $1,567.50 USD
Sale price $1,567.50 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

    ENVE designs and builds 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 Position

Rear Wheel

Size

700c

Rim Depth

32mm

Internal Rim Width

21mm

External Rim Width

25mm

Rim Weight

280g

Wheel Weight

690g (with tape and valve)

Hub

ENVE INNERDRIVE™ Premium Straight-Pull

Spacing

12x142mm thru-axle

Spoke Count

24

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

How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?

All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.

Can I finance the purchase of my new bike?

Yes.  Simply select the Shop Pay Installments option which will allow you to buy now and pay later.  Shop Pay Installments is powered by Affirm.  If you would like to determine your spending limit, simply download the Shop app or the Affirm app on your smartphone and after you create an account on one of these apps, the app will let you know what is your spending limit.

Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?

Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.

What does the warranty of my new bike or product cover and what is the warranty period?

Depending on the bike or any product, different companies have different warranty policies.  If you do ever have an issue with your bike or any product, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will assist with any warranty issues and clarify the warranty for the affected product.

Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?

Typically, to avoid any issues with your warranty, you should bring your bike to a certified mechanic or bike store for that bike (i.e. if you have a Trek bicycle, you should bring the bike to be serviced to a local bike store that is an authorized Trek dealer).  If you need assistance, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we can direct you to a certified dealer of your bike.

Do you ship bikes internationally?

We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).

Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.

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.

What happens if my package arrives damaged?

If your package arrives damaged, email online@victorybicyclestudio.com with pictures of all angles of the box and pictures of the damaged product and we will work with you to either send a new replacement asap and coordinate return (or re-imburse you for labor or costs incurred to fix the issue at your local bike store).

Are pedals included with the bike?

If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals.  Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.

If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?

Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.