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ENVE Unveils New M Series Wheelsets

After more than a four-year collaborative R&D project with professional riders and teams, ENVE has unveiled its latest M Series of wheelsets, promising “a new a new benchmark for performance off-road wheels”.

Spanning four different models, the M Series now features a unique rim shape courtesy of a new carbon layup process, while things spin on ENVE’s own INNERDRIVE hubs, boasting customizable engagement via judgement rings that range from 40t (9°), 60t (6°), 80t (4.5°), or 100t (3.6°) ratchets.

The series comprises the M5, M6, M8 and M9, which are differentiated based on the style of riding and discipline.  

“With each new generation of the M Series, we set objectives to improve performance over the previous generation. This new M Series focuses on ride quality without sacrificing reliability and toughness. Every detail has been explored to ensure this latest generation M Series is the best riding wheel on the trail or between the tape,” says Jake Pantone, VP of Product at ENVE.

Here’s how the models breakdown:

M5 Pro: XC Race

  • Front and Rear Specific Rim Designs
  • Front is wider and more compliant maximizing support, comfort, and tracking
  • Rear is optimized for power transfer and toughness
  • Locking Alloy External Spoke Nipples
  • Ride-test validated and athlete developed
  • A New benchmark of speed, durability, and ride quality
  • ASTM 3 Classification
  • Sizes: 29″ only
  • Price: USD $2300
  • Weight: 1325g

M6: Trail/E-MTB Light

  • Front and Rear Specific Rim Designs
  • Front is wider and more compliant maximizing support, comfort, and tracking
  • Rear is optimized for power transfer and toughness
  • Lightweight, Durable, and Comfortable
  • Locking External Spoke Nipples
  • Recommended for E-MTB with up to 75nm of torque
  • ASTM 4 Classification
  • Sizes: 29″ F, 29″ or 27.5″ R
  • Price: USD $2300
  • Weight: 1589g (29″) 1544g (29/27.5″)

M8: Enduro/Gravity Race/E-MTB

  • Front and Rear Specific Rim Designs
  • Front is wider and more compliant maximizing support,
  • comfort, and tracking
  • Rear is optimized for power transfer and toughness
  • “No Lost Run” – DH Durability without the weight compromise
  • Recommended for all E-MTB
  • ASTM 5 Classification
  • Sizes: 29″ F, 29″ or 27.5″ R
  • Price: USD $2300
  • Weight: 1983g (29″) 1961g (29/27.5″)

M9 Pro: Enduro/Gravity Race/E-MTB

  • Validated and Developed with World Cup Athletes
  • Protective Rim Strip – Patented technology provides
  • Unprecedented pinch-flat and race run insurance
  • “No Lost Run” in the 2023 & 2024 DH Season during training, qualifying, or racing.
  • ASTM 5 Classification
  • Recommended for all E-MTB
  • Sizes: 29″ F, 29″ or 27.5″ R
  • Price: USD $2300
  • Weight: 2236g (29″) 2186g (29/27.5″)

Elsewhere, the M Series features premium-grade stainless steel bearings for high performance and low maintenance, with the M5 and M6 models fitted with straight-pull center lock hub shells, while the M8 and M9 models use a j-bend hub shell that’s available in both center lock and 6-bolt.

Like all ENVE rims, the new M Series is handmade in Ogden, Utah, which sell for $2,300 across all models and come with a five-year warranty.

 

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