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Unfortunately, Not. - Chris King Bearings are some of the most durable and resilient bearings on the market. However, a bearing upgrade is not the same as purchasing an entire CK headset with their patented Griplock systems. Their Griplock retention device prevents slippage from jarring impacts, that can cause loosening and premature wear on the bearing. This is accomplished by isolating the thrust force that passes through the steerer tube from the bearing race that provides the radial force that preloads the headset bearing adjustment. In standard headset systems this preloading wedge is affected by each impact that runs through the steerer tube making...

January 11, 2024 – Ogden, Utah, USA ENVE introduces the INNERDRIVE™ System housed in a new Premium Straight Pull hubshell. The complete system reduces weight, improves user experience, and increases durability over ENVE’s previous generation hubs. The Premium Straight Pull with INNERDRIVE™ hubset is immediately available on SES road and G Series gravel wheelsets, in addition to a hub-only option. “The hub is the heart of the wheel system. That being the case, a wheel's quality and performance are often judged by the hub's reliability. Over the last 10 years we have been on a mission to develop a hub...

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...

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...

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...