Disc brakes are beginning to appear on the most aerodynamic bikes in the world and the SES 7.8 is ready. While most wheel manufacturers simply repurpose their rim brake optimized wheel models into disc brake wheels by covering brake tracks with decals and adding disc hubs and more spokes, this leaves substantial amounts of performance on the table. Removing the constraints of a braking surface on the rim allow us to completely rethink the shape of the rim and more specifically the brake track area itself. The SES 7.8 Disc features patented SES rim curvature that has been optimized for disc brakes. Additionally, the SES 7.8 Disc carbon fiber clinchers and tubulars are much lighter because the material used for heat management has been eliminated. With no braking surface, the rim can be made more aerodynamically efficient and impact resistant. Finally, the SES 7.8 carbon clincher is tubeless compatible and can also be run with standard inner tubes and tires. Like all of the current generation SES carbon clinchers and tubulars, the SES 7.8 Disc has been aerodynamically optimized around fast rolling 25mm tires.
Overal weight of wheels is calculated on the lightest spokes and components! Weight without rim tape and valves.
PRODUCT SPECS
CLINCHER
FRONT
REAR
WHEELSET
Rim Weight
514g
549g
1063g
DT240
751g
964g
1715g
King R45 CL
755g
902g
1657g
RIM SPECS
FRONT
REAR
Rim Depth
71mm
78mm
Internal Rim Width
19mm
19mm
External Rim Width
29mm
27.5mm
Hole Count
24
24
Effective Rim Diameter
516mm
504mm
Aero Optimized Tire Size
25c
25c
Enve SES 7.8 Disc / Chris King R45 CL approx. 1657g wheelset on the lightest spokes
