Head to head
Enve SES 4.5vsPartington MKII R-Series 39/44
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 4.5Partington MKII R-Series 39/44
- Depth
- 12 mm apart
- 56 vs 44 mm
- External
- 2 mm apart
- 32 vs 30 mm
- Internal
- 3 mm apart
- 25 vs 22 mm
- Claimed weight
- 252 g apart
- 1,432 vs 1,180 g
- UK RRP
- £1,000 apart
- £3,200 vs £4,200
Rim depth
50 / 56 mm
39 / 44 mm
11 mm apart. Deeper is faster on the flat; shallower is calmer in crosswind and lighter uphill. Neither is simply better.
Internal width
25 mm
22 mm
The wider rim is built around a wider tyre. Match this to the tyre you actually run, not to the bigger number.
External width
32 mm
30 mm
Governs how the rim and tyre meet the air, and frame clearance.
Enve
SES 4.5
RRP £3,200
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on rim height; tyre choice is restricted
Partington
MKII R-Series 39/44
RRP £4,200
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on the rules we assess