Enve SES 5.6 Disc clincher wheelset review

Enve’s SES 5.6 wheels get a hub upgrade for added durability

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Enve has kept all the excellent aero qualities of the original SES 5.6 wheelset, while the revamp of the hubs promises better durability, as well as delivering a price reduction. It’s a winning combination, if still pricey.

Reasons to buy
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    Feel fast and are fast

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    Tubeless ready

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    New hubs promise improved durability

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    Cheaper than their predecessor

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Reasons to avoid
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    Do not come taped

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    Still expensive

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With aerodynamic input from Simon Smart and silky smooth Chris King hubs, the Enve SES 5.6 Disc Clincher wheels are one set of premium hoops. However, their performance matches their price tag and for that reason, they’re on our Editor’s Choice list for 2019. 

Enve has an enviable record for its premium carbon wheelsets. A pioneer of deep section carbon rims, it’s been a feature of the pro circuit for years, its wheels currently being ridden by Team NTT.

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