Weighing in at 1541g and priced at just $1600 the ENVE 45 & 65 Foundation represents one of the best performing new wheelsets on the market at an unbeatable price.

Available as a pre-built wheelset on ENVE hubs, or custom built by AVT with White Industries, Chris King, ONYX or Industry Nine hubs and a choice of Sapim Race Double Butted or Sapim CX Ray Bladed spokes.

ENVE's made-in-USA rims with their legendary aero performance create a wheelset packed with features normally reserved for much higher price point rims. In ENVE's own words here's the detail on the Foundation rims:

MOLDED SPOKE AND VALVE-STEM HOLES

We’ve been molding spoke holes into our rims since day one. Molding vs. drilling the spoke hole protects the fibers from being cut and allows fibers to remain intact for a lighter, stronger rim structure. Another benefit is that we can control the shape of the rim at the spoke/nipple interface. ENVE rims feature a conical nipple seat that prevents premature spoke fatigue and failure while also ensuring wheel-build reliability. This is a foundational technology because our customer’s wheels require very little spoke tension maintenance while also experiencing fewer broken spokes.

ANTI-PINCH FLAT PROTECTION

ENVE is the only wheel brand with anti-pinch flat protection that is built into our rims. This means no inserts are required, fewer tires will be destroyed, and more time will be spent riding.Every wheel in the Foundation Collection has a Wide Hookless Bead (Patent Pending).

FOUNDATION AERO TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS

• Foundation Aero Technology = Rim shapes derived from over 10years of SES development and validated in CFD and wind-tunnel
• Rim shapes deliver aero efficiency and cross wind stability on parwith best in class SES models
• Modern wide rim shapes optimized for aero performance withtires between 25 and 28mm

TUBELESS OPTIMIZATION

Tubeless improves performance, period. Each Foundation wheel model features a hookless, straight sidewall design which ensures; Precise bead seat diameters, Improved tire-to-rim interface, Greater strength and reliability.

CRAFTED CARBON –BY THE CARBON EXPERTS

At ENVE, we have been honing the craft of carbon rim design and manufacturing for nearly 15 years. With our facility and expertise, we are able to prototype and test more rim concepts and designs than anyone else in the industry. We are the carbon rim experts. Each wheel is purpose-built to be best in class, delivering the ideal balance between weight savings, stiffness, and impact toughness.

WARRANTY AND LIFETIME INCIDENT PROTECTION

ENVE products are designed for performance and longevity. This is priority number one. When we fail to deliver on this expectation, or a customer exceeds the product’s limits (riding or otherwise), we want them to know that ENVE has their back. Foundation wheels are covered by our Lifetime Incident Protection and 5 Year Factory Warranty

LIFETIME INCIDENT PROTECTION. This protects the original owner from incidents that the rider is responsible for such as impact damage, crashes, and other unlucky mishaps.

5 YEAR WARRANTY. This protects ENVE customers from deficiencies in materials and/or workmanship.

ENVE FOUNDATION RIM SPECIFICATIONS:

• Depth–45mm or 65mm.
• Inner Rim Width–21mm
• Internal Molded Spoke Holes
• Hole Count–24/24
• Disc Brake Only
• Aero Optimized for 25c to 28c Tubeless Tires
• Tubeless Compatible Only
• Hookless Construction
• May run inner-tubes with tubeless tire
• Hub–ENVE Foundation Road Alloy w/ ID36040t Ratchet
• Spokes–Sapim CX Sprint

ENVE FOUNDATION ROAD HUB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Weight Front: 124g
• Weight Rear: 252g (Shimano), 232g (Sram XDR)
• Hub Shell –Simplified machining when compared to premium ENVE Road Hub, but without compromising flange geometry and wheel build stiffness.
• Drive Mechanism –Featuring Instant Drive 360 technology (ID360), a 40t ratchet delivers responsive engagement, minimal drag, and low maintenance performance.
• Available in Shimano, SRAM XDR, and Campagnolo configurations.
• Rotor Attachment –Center-Lock
• Bearings–Premium full contact sealed NTN steel bearings deliver rolling efficiency and longevity.