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SES 3.4 AR Disc Brake Wheelset - Tubeless

5 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews

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Why We Like The SES 3.4 AR Disc Brake Wheelset

Modern all-road riding has definitely had an influence on today's equipment. Take for instance the SES 3.4 AR Disc Brake Wheelset from ENVE. Its tubeless rim is constructed of carbon fiber and laced to the firm's all-new alloy hubs. As a sign of the times, it's only available for disc-specific bikes and is aero-optimized for tires in the 28 to 32mm range. Built in the same vein as its popular 4.5 AR, the 3.4 AR promises excellent aerodynamics for higher volume tires and is even lighter for those long days in the mountains.


The SES 3.4 AR is only possible in part to a cosmic shift in the type of riding and racing "road" cyclists are embarking on these days along with frame manufacturers and tire makers providing the proper equipment to exploit this high volume desire. Once it was discovered that wider and lower pressure can be faster, the industry and riders have quickly taken note and now there's plenty of equipment that boosts aerodynamics, comfort, and performance.


Where the SES 3.4 AR shines is in its ability to reduce drag when paired with high volume 28 to 32mm tubeless compatible road tires. And while the frontal area is increased slightly with wider tires, the level of rolling resistance is reduced to a level that counteracts the losses. This is especially true since the 3.4 AR is built for real-world performance and optimized at speeds as low as 20mph. Like the rest of the SES lineup, the front and rear rims are designed specifically for their respective positions on the bike. The front rim is shallower to maximize stability while the rear is deeper to maximize airflow reduction.


The SES 3.4 AR's disc specific laminates and construction help it maximize weight savings, making it an excellent climbing partner when the road, be it paved or gravel, turns up. While disc brakes are relatively new to road cycling, they're standard issue on mountain bikes and ENVE's been making disc brake specific mountain bike rims since its beginning. This experience gave ENVE a head start when it came time to develop disc brake specific rims for the road. ENVE claims that the 3.4 AR is the lightest road wheel on the market in its category and it builds it for mountain and mixed surface riding where its stiffness and high volume provides more confidence when descending technical washboard gravel and sinuous paved canyon roads alike. The additional tire volume and road tubeless performance, featuring a hookless bead design, achieves ideal tubeless performance and easy set up. Its the same tubeless tire bed design as its G Series gravel and M Series mountain wheels. Since the bead is hookless, its completely flat on the inner wall, allowing for a more refined interface between tire and rim, improving airflow performance.


And to increase tire and rim reliability, this wheelset features ENVE’s patent-pending Wide Hookless Bead. Introduced in 2017, this anti-pinch-flat and rim protection technology is built upon a wide leading edge for the tire to impact against, dissipating the impact energy across a larger surface area and reducing trauma to the tire that frequently results in a pinch-flat. This also makes the rim less susceptible to impact damage. This feature conspires with the 25mm internal width allow it to work with road and gravel tires between 28 and 55mm wide, making quick work of mixed surface road races or full-on gravel events.


Details

  • ENVE's most versatile all-road wheelset built for wide tires and mixed terrain
  • Disc-specific carbon construction blends light weight and strength
  • Rim width and depth strike a balance between speed and handling
  • ENVE's alloy hubs are lightweight, stiff, and uses a durable rachet design
  • Compatible with centerlock disc rotors
  • The rim is aero-optimized for 28-32mm wide tires
  • Wide Hookless Bead design reduces pinch flats and improves rim durability
  • ENVE once again leads the industry with innovative rim design
  • Item #ENV0088
Rim Material
Carbon
Wheel Size
700c
Rim Depth
[front] 39mm, [rear] 43mm
Rim Width
[internal] 25mm, [external] 32mm
Brake Compatibility
Centerlock Disc
Hubs
ENVE Alloy
Front Axle
12mm Thru-Axle
Rear Axle
12 x 142mm
Spokes
Sapim CX-Ray
Spoke Nipple
Brass
Spoke Count
24 / 24
Claimed Weight
3lb 2oz (1417g)
Manufacturer Warranty
limited 5 years, lifetime incident protection
Activity
road cycling, gravel

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5 out of 5 stars

March 18, 2021

Perfect Gravel - Decent Road

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer
Height:
5' 10"
Weight:
174

I bought these for gravel racing and while I haven?t had the opportunity to race with them yet they?ve been exceptional on my gravel training rides. Incredibly smooth and feel super fast with 38c Pathfinders or 35c Terra Speeds. As a road wheelset I think they?re awesome for climbing but just average for flat/rolling terrain. While they don?t ?feel? fast I actually set several Strava pr?s on my normal climbs without even trying on my first few road rides with these. Tubeless setup is also easier than any other wheel I?ve tried, just be sure to keep the tire bead in the center channel. I?ve been able to mount 38c Pathfinders, 35c Terra Speeds, 33c Terreno Dry?s, and 28c P Zero Race?s in less than a minute without levers and a basic floor pump. To sum up - Buy now if you plan to use them for gravel or climbing. For flat/rolling terrain I?d look at the 4.5AR?s or 5.6?s. Cheers

Joseph R
5 out of 5 stars

July 8, 2020

Great All-Around Wheels

Familiarity:
I've used it several times
Size Bought:
3.4 AR
Height:
5' 11"
Weight:
175

I don't agree with the other review about mounting the tires. I have the 2020 Schwalbe tires (size 28) and didn't experience the difficulty in mounting the tires that is described in the other review. For me, mounting is tighter than ordinary clinchers with a tube but just requires putting the tire in the center channel and then using a tire lever for the last bit. As for the wheels themselves, I am really enjoying them. I went back and forth on these, debating whether or not to buy, but after having purchased them, I don't have any regrets. I love being able to run 28s that are aero optimized, and I really like riding at the lower tire pressures. I also think the wider rim feels more glued to the road, and I feel more confident on them. I have other wheels that are 50mm, and I don't feel that I am losing a lot of aero benefits with the lower depth. These are definitely good all-around wheels that can be used for a lot of different uses, which I like. I also really like that I don't feel that I have to worry about crosswinds at all with this depth. This is my first experience with road tubeless, and it has been an overall positive experience. I highly recommend these wheels if you are committed to riding tubeless or would like to have a do-everything set of wheels. If not, I imagine the other 3.4 SES are also quite good.

Dustin