About The ENVE SES 4.5 Carbon Tubeless Front Bike Wheel

The Enve SES 4.5 is a 50mm-deep carbon tubeless front wheel built for fast riding over imperfect pavement, from cobbled classics to undulating road races. With a 25mm internal rim width and 32mm external width, it's aero-optimized for 27-28mm tires and uses ENVE's hookless, tubeless-only bead design to maximize tire volume without sacrificing aerodynamic efficiency.

First developed for the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, the SES 4.5 has since been redesigned to cut weight and improve aerodynamics while adding pinch-flat protection. The result is a wheel suited to race day or any fast ride over rough, undulating terrain where high-volume tubeless tires and aerodynamics both matter.

Who It's For

        Riders running 27-28mm tubeless tires who want an aero wheel built to handle rough or technical pavement

        Racers and fast riders covering cobbled or undulating terrain where tire volume and aerodynamics both factor in

        Disc-brake road bikes with Centerlock rotor mounts and 12x100 front thru-axle spacing

        Not a fit for riders on tubed tires, rim brakes, or tires labeled narrower than 27mm

What to Look For

        Tire size: minimum labeled tire size is 27mm, with the rim aero-optimized for 27-28mm; performance outside that range isn't established

        Hub and brake fit: Disc Centerlock only, 12x100 front spacing, lockrings sold separately – confirm fork and rotor compatibility before buying

        Tubeless setup: tubeless-ready only; ENVE specifies 29mm tubeless tape for proper installation

Key Features

Rim construction: at 50mm deep with a 25mm internal and 32mm external width, the rim is shaped around high-volume tubeless tires rather than narrow clinchers – that's what gives the SES 4.5 its aero advantage at 27-28mm tire widths instead of the narrower sizes older aero rims targeted.

Hookless bead and pinch-flat protection: the rim uses a hookless, tubeless-only bead with a patent-pending Wide Hookless Bead at the leading edge. That wider surface is designed to be more forgiving on impact, reducing the likelihood of pinch-flatting a tubeless tire on rough pavement – the core reliability upgrade in this redesign.

Hub: the front wheel uses ENVE's INNERDRIVE Premium Straight-Pull hub, laced to 24 spokes, with 12x100mm thru-axle spacing.

Braking and tire setup: built for disc brake bikes with Centerlock rotor mounts (lockrings not included). It's tubeless-ready only – maximum tire pressure at the minimum 27mm tire size is 80 psi (5.5 bar) – and ENVE calls for 29mm-wide tubeless tape during setup.

Rider Intent Summary

        Biggest strength: aero performance built around high-volume 27-28mm tubeless tires for fast riding over rough or undulating pavement

        Tradeoff: tubeless-only, disc-brake-only, and limited to 12x100 front spacing, with no flexibility for tubed setups or narrower race tires

        What makes it different: the patent-pending Wide Hookless Bead, engineered to reduce pinch-flat risk on tubeless tires at speed

Victory's Take

We spec the SES 4.5 for riders chasing speed on rough roads or cobbled events, where the wide hookless bead and tubeless-only design pay off most. If you're not already running 27mm-plus tubeless tires, talk to us about fit before you buy.

What you get

  • Hub Offering - ENVE INNERDRIVE™ Premium Straight-Pull
  • Rim Depth - 50mm
  • Aero Optimized Tubeless-Ready Tire Size - 27mm
ENVE SES 4.5 Carbon Tubeless Front Bike Wheel

Enve

ENVE SES 4.5 Carbon Tubeless Front Bike Wheel

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

Specifications

Rim Depth

50mm

Internal Width

25mm

External Width

32mm

Hole Count

24

Effective Rim Diameter

558mm

Aero Optimized Tubeless-Ready Tire Size

27mm

Maximum Tire Pressure for Min. Tire (psi | bar)

80 | 5.5

Compatible Tire Type

Tubeless Ready

Tubeless Tape Width

29mm

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.