Head to head
Enve SES 3.4vsZipp 353 NSW
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 3.4Zipp 353 NSW
- Depth
- 2 mm apart
- 43 vs 45 mm
- External
- 1.5 mm apart
- 32 vs 30.5 mm
- Internal
- Identical
- 25 vs 25 mm
- Claimed weight
- 125 g apart
- 1,380 vs 1,255 g
- UK RRP
- £300 apart
- £3,100 vs £3,400
Rim depth
39 / 43 mm
45 mm
4 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
30.5 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
Zipp
353 NSW
RRP £3,400
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on rim height; tyre choice is restricted