These are the much sought after hooked version of ENVE's 7.8 disc brake wheelset with Chris King R45 hub. Tubeless compatible so can be run higher pressure than the hookless rim design, more suitable for 25mm tyres and higher pressures for racing.
ENVE’s SES 7.8 Disc Wheelset is a revolutionary disc brake specific carbon fibre triathlon or time trial wheelset. Aerodynamically and structurally optimised for disc brakes and large volume tyres the wheelset responds to the future of road cycling.
The carbon rim design on the ENVE SES 7.8 wheelset does away with a reinforced brake track, simply because it doesn’t need it. This means ENVE has been able to create a lighter rim and making the wheelset even more aerodynamic and impact resistant in the process.
The dissimilar rim depths provide the right performance right where you need it. The shallower 71mm front rim improves stability in gusty winds whilst the 78mm deep rear wheel ensures reduced drag and brings the podium that one step closer.
These clincher tubeless-ready wheels have been designed around 25mm tyres. The increased external rim width means 25mm tyres don’t balloon in profile on the rim for less drag and lower rolling resistance. The wheels can be run with tubeless compatible tyres with a tube or set up as tubeless, to unlock even greater performance and puncture protection.
The Chris King R45D hubs are precision engineered to deliver the superb performance and durability that Chris King is renowned for. Available with the Portland, USA based brand’s legendary made in-house ceramic or stainless bearings and Chris King’s patented 45-tooth RingDrive system, these hubs offer unmatched engagement and power transfer. Fully serviceable, the R45D hubs promise years of use.
Key Features
- A revolutionary, aerodynamic, triathlon and time trial wheelset
- Lightweight carbon rim design
- Disc brake specific
- Chris King R45D or ENVE hubs
- Optimised for 25mm tyres
- Rims handmade at ENVE’s HQ in Utah, USA
- ENVE Lifetime Incident Protection and 5-year warranty
Specifications
- Tubeless ready clincher (hooked)
- Carbon fibre rims
- Rim depth: 71mm (front) / 78mm (rear)
- Internal rim width: 19mm
- External rim width: 29mm (front) / 27.5mm (rear)
- Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray spokes
- Recommended tyre size: 25mm (fits 23 – 28mm)
- Spoke count: 24 / 24
- Hubs: Chris King R45D (steel bearings)
- Freehub: Shimano
- Rotor mounting: Centre Lock
- Thru axles: 100 x 12mm (front) / 142x12 (rear)
- Claimed rim weight: 502g (front) / 533g (rear) / 1035g (wheelset)
- Approx. weight with Chris King hubs: 755g (front) / 906g (rear) / 1661g (wheelset)