Built on more than a decade of carbon wheel manufacturing experience, the Foundation 45 bring the knowledge and technology to all road cyclists. Mixed aero characteristics, compatibility with tubeless wheels and protection from pinch flats for riders who want to test the performance of carbon wheels. ENVE worthy and priced to provide the foundation for confident riding through performance engineered carbon from the USA.
Aerodynamics is an inalienable right for road cyclists and triathletes, providing a more efficient and confidence-inspiring ride regardless of wind conditions. With over a decade of experience designing some of the fastest wheels in the world, Enve is uniquely qualified to deliver best-in-class aerodynamics to the Foundation customer.
Like the SES family of wheels, the Foundation Collection and its ENVE 45 were tested and developed in the Mercedes Benz Formula 1 wind tunnel to deliver best-in-class aero performance in the real world. Unlike other wheel brands that only test isolated wheels at elite speeds of 30 mph/48 km/h, ENVE develops and tests wheels in the frame at a range of speeds from 20 mph/32 km/h to 30 mph/48 km/h. While more time-consuming and costly, these tests ensure that the ENVE 45 offers performance benefits to riders of all abilities.
Tubeless is the future, and the future is now. The benefits of tubeless road bike wheels are as follows:
The ENVE 45 is optimized for use with tubeless tires 25mm wide or wider.
Potholes and unexpected impacts are part of life, but that doesn't mean they have to ruin your ride. The ENVE 45 features ENVE's patent-pending wide hookless tread, a design feature on the edge of the rim that dissipates impact energy and reduces the likelihood of your tubular or tubeless tire being flattened by pinch flats.
ENVE's patented process for forming spoke and valve stem holes results in rims that are stronger and lighter. Because carbon fibers get their strength from continuous fibers, ENVE routes the fibers around the hole without cutting them, increasing the strength of each spoke hole. This technique pays off in the final product by allowing for a lighter spoke surface while improving rim strength. Because of this process, the spoke holes are able to maintain higher spoke tensions, greatly reducing the risk of pulling the spokes and the need to constantly re-center your wheels. Strong, lightweight and maintenance free.
Using ENVE's core technologies, the Foundation Road Hub delivers a high-performance, maintenance-free riding experience.
It's no secret that ENVE is proud of their USA manufacturing capabilities. Like all ENVE rims, the Foundation Collection and its ENVE 65 are hand-built and assembled at their state-of-the-art carbon rim manufacturing facility in Ogden, Utah.
Color: | Black |
Etrto: | 21-622 |
Spokes: | Sapim CX |
Weight: | 1541g |
Activity: | Cycling |
Material: | Carbon |
Item code: | ENV646922 |
Rim width: | 28mm |
Tire type: | Tubeless Ready |
Model year: | 2023 |
Wheel size: | 28" (622mm) |
Freehub body: | ED (Campagnolo 9-12s) |
Manufacturer: | ENVE |
Product name: | ENVE Foundation 45 Wheelset - 28" | Carbon | Hookless | Centerlock - 12x100mm | 12x142mm - Campagnolo |
Axle standard: | 12x100mm (FW), 12x142mm (RW) |
Weight source: | Manufacturer |
Wheel version: | Wheelset, Wheelset 1300-1700g, Standard Wheel |
Braking system: | Centerlock/AFS |
Shifting system: | 9-speed, 10-speed, 11-speed, 12-speed |
Usage bikesport: | Road Bike |
Freewheel system: | Ratchet |
Manufacturer page: | http://www.enve.com/ |
Rim profile height: | 45mm |
Inner profile width: | 21mm |
Number of spoke holes: | 24 |
Manufacturer item code: | 100-3114-005 |
Fitting tire dimensions: | 25-28mm |