ENVE SES 4.5 Carbon Tubeless Rear Bike Wheel

The ENVE SES 4.5 Carbon Tubeless Rear Wheel is a 56mm-deep, 700c rear wheel built for road and all-road riders who want aero performance without giving up tire volume. ENVE originally developed the SES 4.5 shape for the cobbles and crosswinds of Paris-Roubaix, making it the first aero rim designed specifically to pair deep-section speed with high-volume tires. This redesign carries that same approach forward in a lighter package.

The rim measures 25mm internal and 32mm external width, sized around tubeless tires starting at 27mm and rated to a maximum of 80 psi (5.5 bar) at that minimum width. It is built as a 24-hole, Centerlock disc-brake wheel with ENVE’s InnerDrive Premium straight-pull hub and 12x142 thru-axle rear spacing, with tubeless tape sized at 29mm to match the rim bed.

Who It’s For

•        Road and all-road riders who want a 56mm-deep aero wheel that still clears wide, high-volume tubeless tires

•        Riders building or upgrading a disc-brake bike with 12x142 thru-axle spacing and Centerlock rotors

•        Riders running tubeless tires 27mm or wider who want a rim width matched to that range

•        Riders on rim-brake or quick-release frames should look elsewhere — this wheel is disc-brake and thru-axle specific

What to Look For

•        Brake and hub compatibility: requires disc brakes with Centerlock rotors (lockrings sold separately) and a 12x142 thru-axle rear end

•        Tire width and pressure: minimum labeled tire size is 27mm, with a maximum pressure of 80 psi (5.5 bar) at that width — check this against your tire and pressure preferences

•        Wheel pairing: this listing is for the rear wheel only; pair it with a matching SES 4.5 front wheel for a complete set

Key Features

Rim and aero profile: the 56mm-deep rim carries a 25mm internal / 32mm external width, an aero-optimized shape originally engineered for the cobbles and crosswinds of Paris-Roubaix. That width-to-depth relationship is what allows the wheel to run high-volume tubeless tires while holding aero performance at speed.

Hub: ENVE’s InnerDrive Premium straight-pull hub anchors the build on the rear end, paired with a 24-hole spoke count and 12x142 thru-axle spacing.

Brake system: Centerlock disc brake mount (lockrings not included), so riders need to supply their own Centerlock lockring or adapter for their rotor setup.

Tubeless tire system: the rim is tubeless-ready with a specified 29mm tape width, built around a minimum 27mm tire and rated to 80 psi (5.5 bar) at that width — numbers worth checking against your tire choice and riding pressure.

Rider Intent Summary

•        Biggest strength: 56mm aero depth combined with tubeless tire compatibility starting at 27mm

•        Tradeoff: disc-brake, Centerlock, 12x142-specific — not compatible with rim-brake or quick-release setups, and Centerlock lockrings aren’t included

•        What makes it different: originally developed for Paris-Roubaix’s rough-road demands, now redesigned to be lighter while keeping the same aero-plus-volume approach

Victory’s Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the SES 4.5 as a rear wheel for riders who want one wheel to handle smooth tarmac and rough pavement without changing setups. If you’re unsure whether 56mm depth and a 27mm-minimum tire fit your bike and riding style, our fit team can walk through the compatibility with you.