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Chris King | 3D VIOLET

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35 years after its first appearance, we are bringing 3D Violet back as a component color for the 2023 season.​ First introduced in 1988, the vibrant hue was our first real “color” following the original silver and black headsets the company became known for. Inspired by BMX culture of the ‘80s, 3D Violet became a runaway success and launched the colored anodization program that has been a cornerstone of our aesthetic ever since. “3D” in the color’s name refers to a specific, stock anodization color. It has no actual three-dimensional effect, nor will it cause the user to shift into...

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ENVE Launches New Smart ENVE System Wheel Line

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Enve SES Disc Wheels (Gen4) May 26, 2022 – Ogden, Utah, USA – ENVE is pleased to introduce the all-new Smart ENVE System (SES™)–a collection of aerodynamic carbon road and triathlon wheels designed to help riders and racers of all abilities and disciplines, rollf aster. Now in its fourth generation, the SES™wheel line builds upon the brand’s mantra of Real-World Fast and features new shapes and constructions that have been purpose-built for their intended ride applications. The latest SES™ collection features four wheel models, the SES 2.3, SES 3.4, SES 4.5, and SES 6.7, with the SES 2.3 and SES...

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Do I have to Use ENVE Rim Tape and the Pressure Relief Valve Stem Nut?

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The short answer is YES. Not using ENVE Tape, Valve / Pressure Relief Nut can cause damage and frustration when using ENVE’s Tubeless System. From the beginning, ENVE has been a proponent of tubeless rim and tire technologies. We believe in the benefits of tubeless, namely, the ability to achieve optimal traction through lower tire pressures and the increased flat protection that comes with tubeless systems. At the heart of a good tubeless experience is the seal between tire and rim that in ENVE’s case is provided by tubeless rim tape.  Why Does Rim Tape Matter? The primary purpose of...

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Introducing the Enve Integrated Road System

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WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF HANDMADE The modern road bike is aerodynamic, lightweight and versatile, with svelte lines and a clean aesthetic. The ENVE Integrated Front End helps bridge the gap between traditional construction and modern design.   TWO-PIECE SES AR HANDLEBAR & STEM ONE-PIECE SES AR HANDLEBAR & STEM Enve SES AR Handlebar (Enve IN-Route) ○ Sizes and Weights: 38cm (243g), 40cm (245g), 42cm (248g), 44cm (262g), 46cm (280g)○ Bar Clamp Diameter: 31.8mm○ Reach: 76mm○ Drop: 127mm○ Drop Flare: 23.5mm○ Torque Spec Clamp: 5.5Nm○ Torque Spec Controls: 6Nm-8Nm Enve Integrated Road Stem (Enve IN-Route) ○ Drop: -7 Degrees○ Sizes and Weights:...

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ENVE launches fully custom road bike with fabulous paint options and fender mounts

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'Custom Road' programme is the first bike from ENVE and offers impressive integration. ENVE has today launched its first ever bike, the Custom Road. Available in either race or all-road geometry options, with maximum tyre clearances altered to suit, each bike is bespoke-built to suit every customer’s fit using a modular tube-to-tube construction. Every bike is also given a custom paint job.Prices start at $7,000 for a frameset, rising to a whopping $12,500 for a top-end Shimano Dura-Ace or SRAM Red AXS eTap-equipped bike.Until now, ENVE has focused solely on producing wheels, forks, finishing kit, tyres and a handful of...

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