ENVE SES 4.5 Pro Disc Carbon Wheelset/Laufradsatz XDR/HG

SES 4.5 PRO Wheelset – Where Cutting-Edge Engineering Meets Podium-Winning Pedigree

Developed with Champions. Built to Win.

Introducing the SES 4.5 PRO, the result of over two seasons of direct collaboration with Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates. With more than 25 victories in a single season, this wheelset is made for cyclists who demand nothing less than the pinnacle of performance—where low weight, real-world aerodynamics, and rolling efficiency converge.

The “PRO” designation is more than a label—it signifies elite-level engineering shaped by the feedback of WorldTour professionals. Following the SES Aero PRO One-Piece Handlebar, the SES 4.5 PRO is the second product in ENVE’s road lineup to carry this title, representing the absolute peak of race-proven innovation.

At the heart of the 4.5 PRO lies the all-new PRO Hubset, featuring ENVE’s proven INNERDRIVE™ technology in a radically lightweight straight-pull shell. Weighing just 281 grams total (87 g front / 194 g rear), it competes with the lightest hubs on the market—while retaining the stiffness and reliability demanded by the world’s best.

After more than a year of meticulous development—from hub refinement to carbon layup innovations—the SES 4.5 PRO emerged as the answer to a very specific request: a wheelset purpose-built for climbing and speed at the WorldTour level.

While many pros pair the standard SES 4.5 with 30 mm tires, the PRO version is optimized for climbing stages and routes where weight and speed take priority, often with 28 mm tires. The SES 4.5 PRO isn’t trying to be a do-it-all wheelset—it’s a specialized tool for winning when every gram and every watt count.

Staying true to the Smart ENVE System (SES) philosophy of Real-World Fast™, the SES 4.5 PRO delivers best-in-class aerodynamics without sacrificing weight, ride quality, or stability. By maintaining the original patented SES 4.5 rim profile, ENVE ensures the PRO version inherits the performance that made ENVE the wheel of choice for UAE Team Emirates—even before the partnership officially began.

To further minimize rolling resistance, the SES 4.5 PRO features ENVE’s newly developed PRO Ceramic Bearings:

• Grade 5 ceramic balls – sphericity of .000005"

• Hardened stainless steel races – corrosion-resistant

• Low-friction polyamide cages – reduce rolling resistance, enhance durability

• Non-contact inner seals – minimize drag

• Semi-contact outer seals – keep debris out, maintain performance

Engineered for both speed and longevity, these bearings are the perfect match for the SES 4.5 PRO’s performance goals.

The PRO Hubset brings WorldTour-proven tech into your hands:

• 40-tooth ratchet with light-action spring for reduced drag

• Straight-pull design – minimizes spoke twist

• 60 grams lighter than Premium INNERDRIVE hubs

• Total weight: 281 g (rear 194 g / front 87 g)

This is the exact hub spec developed for and raced by ENVE’s professional teams.

Each SES 4.5 PRO rim weighs 50 grams less than its predecessor, thanks to a reengineered layup and new manufacturing techniques:

• Reduced rim depth, narrower external width

• Material removed beneath the Wide Hookless Bead™—preserving pinch-flat resistance and impact protection

• Slimmed sidewalls and bead channels—for better weight optimization

• Tubeless compatibility preserved, including internal dimensions and fit

These updates ensure uncompromised performance, better climbing responsiveness, and lower rolling resistance—without sacrificing durability.

From alpine ascents to the decisive stages of Grand Tours, the SES 4.5 PRO isn’t just another wheelset—it’s a purpose-built race machine, shaped by the world’s best and engineered without compromise.

If your goal is victory—this is your wheel.

SES 4.5 PRO – The Wheelset of Champions.

Key Features

• Total Weight: 1295 g (incl. valves & tape)

• Hubset: Ultralight INNERDRIVE™ PRO Straight-Pull

• Bearings: ENVE PRO Ceramic Bearings

• Rim Depth: 49 mm (Front) / 55 mm (Rear)

• Carbon Layup: High-modulus, lower areal weight laminate

• Optimized Tire Width: 28 mm (27–28 mm aero optimized)

• Tire Compatibility: Tubeless Ready

• Graphics: Lightweight performance decals

• Brake Type: Centerlock Disc

• Wheelset Price: €4598

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