He really liked how they performed at high speed and how well they maintained their momentum once there. Knowing the 404 heritage, I probably hold the bar quite high for this newest 404 NSW model. Instead, the ride is comfortable, pleasant, joyful, and fast. The SES 7.8 is optimized for these frames. If you are one of those fans and are looking for a flat terrain, speed cruiser, the Comete is certainly worth considering. Procurant traction et accélération dans les montées, elle apporte également précision, contrôle et absorption des vibrations et des impacts en descente. It’s also quite an old hub and Powertap was recently sold as Cycleops wasn’t putting any development money into the hub power meter platform instead focusing on the pedals and not too successfully I might add. I’ll try to get a hold of a set to test. You look down at your speed and say to yourself… whoa, I’m going fast. Perhaps because weight is one of the most quantifiable differences between wheels. I have a question about a wheelset I didn’t see mentioned anywhere on your website and wondered if you have any experience with them to date.. they are the 3T Discus C45. Koh, We’re currently reviewing the disc brake models of the Roval CLX 64, Zipp 404 NSW, ENVE 5.6, and Bontrager Aeolus XXX 6 and will be better able to answer your question later this summer. A fly-weight, modern flat bar for XC and trail riding, available with a +/- 5mm rise. 54mm, Rear - Or, did you feel it is down to a matter of preference with small differences? Get Bikerumor’s top stories delivered straight to your inbox every week! The weight of these Bontragers, which I measured at 1669 grams with the tubeless rim strips installed, is 110 grams heavier than the ENVE and nearly 50 grams heavier than the Zipp both also taped up for tubeless tires. I’m unlikely to review that wheelset or anything that deep. I have read the Trek white paper and separate reviews for the XXX wheels, but you and your team appear to be the only ones on the web who have actually ridden and reviewed both the XXX 4 and XXX 6 wheels. La SES 7.8 est plus large et optimisée pour les cadres aéro modernes et les pneus larges de 25 mm. (0) WHEELS Won many age group races on these wheels. When you want to change direction, the 404 NSW does that very quickly. Which one would you recommend the enve 5.6 disc or the reynolds aero 65 disc ? Some can also climb. A purpose built carbon fiber fork for gravel and cyclocross applications featuring internal hose routing, flat mount brake compatibility, and clearance for up to 50mm tires. Steve. Cotton and/or Natural Fiber Sidewall Tires – ENVE does NOT RECOMMEND the use of cotton or natural fiber sidewall non-tubeless tires with ENVE SES wheelsets for EVERYDAY USE. A purpose built road fork for rough roads where ample tire clearance is needed. Now, clearly, DT SWISS rises the stakes with numbers slightly better than ENVE…. To some it’s a sled racing enduros on the weekends, while to others it’s a hardtail ripping through endless…, La G23 est la paire de roues de gravel par excellence. Weight only matters when you are accelerating and when you are going up steep hills and climbs beyond 7% or 8%. supports you by doing hours of independent and comparative evaluations to, You can support the site and save yourself time and money when you buy through the links. Peak Cake, The ENVE SES 5.6 rim brake wheels I tested only comes from ENVE with the Chris King R45 hub w/steel bearings. La SES 7.8 est faite pour eux. {"id":"", "email":"","default_address":null,"first_name":"","last_name":"","name":"" }. For steady rides on flat terrain, it is a smooth, high-speed cruiser. I already am planning on getting the 2020 S-Works Roubaix Frame when they come out with a color that I like. I just finished building my triathlon bike and in search of some aero wheels. That’s because it rides differently than the stereotype its depth would suggest. But, as explained above, the weight that matters most is your body weight and how much power you can crank out relative to your weight. It is a very stiff wheelset and holds its speed like a deeper one would. Watch Front and rear were both very easy. You’ll notice the difference with all the climbing you do around SF. Thanks again for your great work. You want to go fast. Butyl construction with a removable valve core, packaged nicely in our ENVE Tube-Sock. I’m Steve, a road cycling enthusiast like many of you. ANY TRAIL, ANY TIME The meaning of the term “All-Mountain Bike” is changing every day. La SES 7.8 représente l’aboutissement de la technologie SES. Giant P-SLR 1 Aero DT Swiss Carbon Tubeless … And the faster you go, the more it matters. After the rebuild the issue was gone. So if you want to go faster, an aero wheelset is part of what will make it happen. The XXX 6 and XXX 4 (and the XXX 2, which we also rode and reviewed) are different on the characteristics you mention. While we weigh practically the same (150-155lbs – that’s the twin part), he’s an A-group ride leader, does road races, hill climb events, and even the occasional TT. The best way to know WHY ENVE, is to ride a pair for yourself. Perhaps they’ve straightened that out for your new CLX 50s. The SES 3.4 AR is a truly modern road wheel, offering an aerodynamic advantage over the competition for riders who prefer the benefits of 28-32mm tires. But, hey, if you are a racer or speedy roadie, comfort is nice but it’s not why you ride. Enter a URL *Enter a URL est obligatoire. That depth pays off, though, and when you’re up to speed these wheels just love to roll. Mind you, the Roval CLX 64 handle confidently and well overall but just not to the level of those we rated higher. I’ve also set up Aeolus wheels with tubeless tape, good for either tubeless or clincher tires, that would bring the weight of the XXX 6 down to about 1610 grams and likely give you a bit more responsiveness and easier time going up rollers and steeper pitches. ENVE came out with SES 5.6 as the successor of the 4.5 and, as I’ve written above, I recommend it as the new Best Performer in this category. According to the chart, the 21C size of the same model would be a lot faster but I wasn’t sure if I’d ever use a 21C again after evaluating these wheels so budget considerations got the better of me this time. Will you be reviewing it. The brand name is the same but there is little about the performance of the 404 Firecrest that you might know or have heard about that applies to the performance of the 2018 Zipp 404 NSW wheelset. Result: the WTO 60s no longer experienced the level of brake rub I noted with my campy chorus group. So internal spokes rule! Experience easier carrying of all possible accessories for everything from overnight endeavors to epic self-supported excursions with the ENVE Adventure Fork. • Contact Us ENVE SES 2.2, 3.4, 5.6, 7.8, 3.4 Disc, 5.6 Disc, 7.8 Disc, SES Rear Disc Wheel – There are no limitations on tire compatibility with these wheel models. La SES 4.5 AR Disc est une roue aérodynamique parfaite conçue spécialement pour les vélos équipés de freins à disque et de pneus de 30 mm. Wheel makers and sellers also know this and have rushed in over the last few years to satisfy our thirsts in the market oasis that exists between under $1000 alloy wheelsets and over $2000 carbon … I bought a pair of Zipp Tangente 23C clincher tires to use when testing these Easton EC90 Aero 55s. Only the Zipp 404 NSW at 19mm and run tubeless matches the comfort of the XXX 6 among these aero wheels. Riders who choose to run tires with cotton or natural fiber sidewalls do so at their own risk. The front rim is 71mm deep and 29mm wide while the rear rims is 80mm deep and 27.5 mm wide. It’s a similar ratchet design to the DT Swiss 240 hub and engages well, spins smoothly, freehubs with a moderate amount of noise, requires next to no maintenance, and at $2550, is the lowest-priced option. SES 4.5 Carbon Fiber Wheelset. Maybe you can get the same results with Zipp? Using the Goldilocks testing method on all three wheelsets, he found ENVE wheelset rode too hard at 80 psi, was less accurate at 65 psi, but at 72 psi offered the best combination of comfort and handling. This seemed at odds with all I’ve learned about the aero benefits of keeping the mounted and inflated tire no wider than 95% of the rim so the air coming off the tire would stick to the rim rather than separate from it. That stiffness also helped Nate, who weighs the same but is far younger, stronger and faster than me to get good acceleration from a rolling stop. Some pay a commission that helps cover our review and site costs. And while I’ve cautioned you, dear fellow enthusiast, not to put much stock in a few grams difference here or there when comparing wheelsets, the rim brake Metron 55’s actual measured weight from three sources I trust comes in at an average of 1705 grams (+/- 20 grams). -1x roll of tape (good for taping 3 wheels) Elle est également compatible avec les pneus tubeless pour…. It’s not subpar but it’s also not up there with the best. The Chris King hubs on the SES 5.6 rolled very smoothly. What will you loose by going with the Pro vs XXX. Maybe a new version of that one is coming soon, too? It measured 1798 grams on my scale vs a 1755g claimed weight. is "16-25"Show all reviews that said How many hours/week do you ride? I found the Bontrager managed those crosswinds noticeably worse than the other two wheelsets. As that is the difference that ENVE does. Pour d’autres options, veuillez nous contacter. GO FARTHER A carbon fork designed for bikepacking and endless exploration. Chris, yes, I think it’s their weight that makes them less responsive in acceleration. Avec seulement 330 grammes, c’est la plus légère des jantes tubeless 700c ENVE. – Spring and Fall Kit JF, Thanks for your kind feedback. Yes, all these differences add up. The wheels are relatively narrow (17mm internal, 23mm external at the brake track) and are heavily discounted from their original asking price though still just under $2000 (link to Know’s Shop for the DT Swiss ARC 1100 wheelset). 55mm, Front - Crosswinds and climbs are to be avoided. If you regularly average about 20mph/32kph and faster on your rides, aerodynamics matters a lot and can save you minutes on a 50 mile/80K ride based on how you position yourself on your bike and what gear (wheels, frame, tires) and kit (helmet, jersey, etc.) Acceleration can overcome weight with a stiff and responsive wheelset, which this one is. Steve. I was able to mount the Schwalbe Pro One TLE 25CM in less than one minute. Avec seulement 330 grammes, c’est la plus légère des jantes tubeless 700c ENVE. The detail to the packing, accessories, decals…. I just love bikes. (0) That said, Specialized does some very forward-looking things and others just to get a lot of looks. BUT the NSW was only MARGINALLY better than the Firecrests, whereas ENVES crushed them. Date of the most recent major update shown at the top of the post. One of its key findings is that wheelsets of the same depth essentially have the same aero performance. While only a year apart, Zipp made major changes to the rim used in the 2018 404 NSW. At just the time that carbon wheels, clinchers, aerodynamics, triathlons, and road racing became more popular, Zipp had set a performance bar. Setting these wheels up tubeless is a big-league hassle. I have no problems with them. You can find the ENVE 5.6 disc, or more properly the ENVE SES 5.6 Disc Carbon Fiber Wheelset through these links to the wheelset’s page at my top-ranked stores Competitive Cyclist, Merlin Cycles, and Tredz where, as an In The Know Cycling reader, you’ll get an exclusive 10% discount the first time you use code ITKTDZ10.