For road cyclists and triathletes looking to minimize the tradeoff between aerodynamics, lightweight, and stability.
Perhaps the ultimate all-round, high performance wheelset, the 4.5 debuted the second generation SES profile. It delivers outright class-leading speed while retaining a very low weight and incredible stability. No wonder it's the go-to wheel for Team Dimension Data.
The all-new SES rim profile has a significantly revised curvature and increased widths that are optimized for 25mm tires in modern frames with greater clearances. This allows air to flow smoothly over the rim - it remains 'attached' - even at high crosswind angles and to reattach quicker after a strong side gust. These important advances make the 4.5 both extremely fast and stable for its depth. In challenging conditions, wind-steer is all but eliminated and side force builds and releases smoothly and predictably, so you can ride and race with complete confidence.
How fast is the 4.5? Compared to the first line of SES wheels, the 4.5 essentially matches the aerodynamics of the older 6.7, which was itself ballistic yet much deeper at 60mm front and 70mm rear, and of course heavier with it. Nothing of a similar depth or weight gets close to the speed of the 4.5
Features
Gen 2.0 Brake Track
Specifications
Note - Not Tubeless Compatible
Material | Carbon Fibre |
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Rim Depth Front | 49mm |
Rim Depth Rear | 56mm |
Internal Rim Width Front | 18.5mm |
Internal Rim Width Rear | 17mm |
External Rim Width Front | 27mm |
External Rim Width Rear | 25.5mm |
Effective Rim Diameter Front | 563mm |
Effective Rim Diameter Rear | 545mm |
Build Weight | 1548g |
Recommended Tyre Size | 25mm |
Hubs | ENVE Alloy |
Spoke Count | F20/R24 |
Spacing | Skewers 100/130mm |
Included
Tubeless Kit SES 4.5AR
2x valve stems
1x roll of tape (good for taping 3 wheels)
2x Pressure Relief Valve Stem Nuts
Valve Extenders (45mm set x2)
Accessory Bag
Wheel Manual
Wheelbuild Card
EVE Sticker