Head to head
Enve SES 3.4vsEnve SES 4.5
Both sections drawn to one scale, from each maker's published geometry. The differences you can see in the drawing are the differences that exist.
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Fig. — rim sections, one scale
Enve SES 3.4Enve SES 4.5
- Depth
- 13 mm apart
- 43 vs 56 mm
- External
- Identical
- 32 vs 32 mm
- Internal
- Identical
- 25 vs 25 mm
- Claimed weight
- 52 g apart
- 1,380 vs 1,432 g
- UK RRP
- £100 apart
- £3,100 vs £3,200
Rim depth
39 / 43 mm
50 / 56 mm
12 mm apart. Deeper is faster on the flat; shallower is calmer in crosswind and lighter uphill. Neither is simply better.
Internal width
25 mm
25 mm
Identical — both suit the same tyre widths.
External width
32 mm
32 mm
Governs how the rim and tyre meet the air, and frame clearance.
Enve
SES 3.4
RRP £3,100
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on rim height; tyre choice is restricted
Enve
SES 4.5
RRP £3,200
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on rim height; tyre choice is restricted