ENVE’s SES line of aero optimized products has been expanded to include a collection of tubeless-ready road tyres ‘designed to meet the needs of road racers and riders alike.’
“Fundamental to our success at ENVE has been developing rim shapes that work optimally with the best tyres on the market,” said ENVE aerodynamicist, Simon Smart.
“That has led to constant evolution in rim shape over the last 10 years, some of which is driven by rider feedback, and the rest by our recognition that it is possible to partially control tyre shape through internal rim shape.
“Whilst we were driven to make our rims as stable and aerodynamically efficient as possible with other manufacturer’s tyres, there was always that thought that it would be better if we could have complete control over the tyre and rim.”
ENVE’s VP of Product, Jake Pantone, continued, “With the release of our SES Road Tyres, our SES wheel customers can now achieve additive aerodynamic gains and real-world performance by simply upgrading their tyres.
“ENVE has advanced road-tubeless rim design with the inclusion of the hookless-bead which allows us to consistently achieve the critical bead-seat dimensions required for reliable tubeless setups. However, the path hasn’t been without its hurdles as some tyre manufacturers have been behind the curve at which road-tubeless rim technology has advanced.
“So, aside from the on-road performance our new tyres deliver, the SES Road Tyres are constructed to guarantee a robust sealing interface and compatibility with our hooked and hookless rim designs alike.”
Boasting leading aerodynamics, the SES Road Tyres claim to deliver competitively efficient rolling-resistance, low-weight and leading puncture protection through the use of a performance-oriented casing construction that includes Vectran as the primary means of puncture protection.
SES Road Tyres are ‘made for everyday race performance’ and are available in four sizes (700x 25c, 27c, 29c, and 31c) to ensure there is a tyre for each ENVE customer’s wheelset and more importantly ride style.
Given that ENVE’s SES wheel range features rims with internal widths of 19mm, 21mm, 23mm, and 25mm, the tyre’s packaging clearly communicates how each tyre will measure at operating pressure when it is paired with each internal rim width option.
The 25c and 29c SES Road Tyres are now shipping and available at ENVE Ride Centers and retail partners worldwide. The SES 27c and SES 31c tyres are slated for delivery in early Q4 2020. ENVE SES Road Tyres retail for US$75.00 USD, €75.00, and £70.00.
