ENVE M5 Pro MTB Wheelset
- Front 29" Rear 29" CL 110x15 / 148x12 XD1
- 2 Front 29" Rear 29" CL 110x15 / 157x12 Micro Spline
- 3 Front 29" Rear 29" CL 110x15 / 157x12 Shimano HG
- 4 Front 29" Rear 29" CL 110x15 / 157x12 XD
Product details2
The M5 Pro is the XC race model of the M Series, being fast and light, but also incredibly strong and supportive. ‘Pro’ signifies that this wheelset has been tested and raced by professional athletes across the globe, to develop a product proven in competition. The pros called for a racing wheelset that was less rigid than typical carbon models, to not only deliver speed but also enhanced ride quality and less rider fatigue. The M5 delivers exactly that.
The front and rear rims are individually designed, with the front being wider and more compliant, so that it moulds to the ground and absorbs impact before it reaches the rider. The rear rim, meanwhile, is slightly narrower for effective power transfer and toughness. Both are incredibly durable and will give you the confidence to ride and race aggressively on rough, technical XC trails.3
They're also both shallow, meaning increased vertical compliance for better shock absorption and a better balance of compliance, weight saving and reliability. Both front and rear rims use ENVE's wide hookless bead technology to protect against pinch flats. As the rear wheel often takes more shocks that the front, the rim bead on there is slightly wider, for an extra level of support.
The wheelset sheds weight without compromise by using smarter construction and carbon layup, as well as light but reliable hubs, spokes and nipples. For example, the use of alloy external nipples on this model shaves grams, but Nyloc thread-locking inserts ensure they will hold firm to keep the spokes tensioned and the wheels true, even on impact.
4It also features ENVE's new Innerdrive TM Straight Pull Mountain Hub, with its oversized ratchet drive system and 80 tooth ratchet (as standard) to ensure reliable engagement at 4.5°. This provides greater efficiency and is low maintenance, yet easily serviceable. Its premium grade, full stainless steel bearings reduce drag, while its Perfect Preload system in turn prolongs the life of those bearings.
5The wheelset delivers 43% more impact resistance and 23% more pinch flat resistance than its predecessor, the M525, despite being lighter. ENVE's team could have cut the weight further, had they chosen to, but they found the new M5 Pro offered the perfect performance, ride and durability to be what they've termed ‘real-world tough’.
Designed to go far and fast, it offers a smooth ride without scrimping on speed and holds the trail brilliantly, while offering you great protection against flats.
It's available as a 29″ wheelset only.6
- A light, fast and durable XC racing wheelset
- With front and rear specific construction and geometry7
- Inner rim width front 29mm, hook width 4.2mm, depth 20mm, weight 343g
- Inner rim width rear 27mm, hook width 4.7mm, depth 20mm, weight 360g 8
- With Wide Hookless Bead anti-pinch flat protection, 24 hole front and rear
- The rim uses ENVE's patented Molded Spoke Hole technology
- Alloy external nipples, with Alpina Nyloc thread-locking inserts9
- Weighs 1,325g with tape and valves
- With ENVE 5-year Factory Warranty and Incidental Damage Protection
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Decrease QuantityFront | Rear | Increase Quantity
|---|---|---|
| Rim Weight | 343g | 360g |
| Wheelset Weight | 1325g | Sold Out - Notify Me When It’s Available|
| Internal Rim Width | 29mm | 27mm |
| Hook Width | 4.2mm | This item is a deferred, subscription, or recurring purchase. By continuing, I agree to the4.7mmcancellation policy | and authorize you to charge my payment method at the prices, frequency and dates listed on this page until my order is fulfilled or I cancel, if permitted.
| Hole Count | 24 | 24 |
| Depth | 20mmProduct details | 20mm | The M9 Pro is ENVE's decisive gravity wheelset, having been developed in cooperation with Commencal/Muc-Off, Frameworks Racing, The Union, Brendan Fairclough and other World Cup athletes and proven in competition. The M8 and M9 Pro models of the Generation 5 M Series together have podiumed at every round of this World Cup DH season.
| Pinch Flat Technology | A particular goal in the M9 Pro's development was ‘no lost run’, meaning no training, quality or race runs being lost as a result of a wheel issue, and it was achieved. Henry Quinney of Pinkbike said, “We dinged a lot of rims on this test. We hit the ENVEs into many things, but they were both comfortable, compliant and, most importantly, in one piece by the end.”Wide Hookless Bead | Their durability is partly because the rims are both shallow, meaning increased vertical compliance for better shock absorption, with the M9 Pro exhibiting 77% less vertical rim stiffness and 64% less lateral stiffness than its predecessor, the M930, as well as a 10% improvement in toughness and a 20% improvement in impact resistance.|
| Spokes | As well, it acts to isolate and wheel and tyre air chamber, so that if the rim is damaged, the tyre pressure will stay constant all the way to the foot of the mountain. Meanwhile, Nyloc thread-locking inserts ensure the wheelset's brass external nipples will hold firm to keep the spokes tensioned and the wheels true, even on impact. Riders are therefore freed up to ride with more confidence and choose more aggressive lines, whether while racing or on long backcountry runs. and take on long backcountry routes, knowing they'll reach the finish safely.CX Ray Straight Pull OH | The M9 Pro wheelset also features ENVE's new Innerdrive|
| Spoke Length (Innerdrive Hub)J-Bend Mountain Hub, with its oversized ratchet drive system and 80 tooth ratchet (as standard) to ensure reliable engagement at 4.5°. This provides greater efficiency and is low maintenance, yet easily serviceable. Its premium grade, full stainless steel bearings reduce drag, while its Perfect Preload system in turn prolongs the life of those bearings. | 300mmAs ENVE's flagship gravity and downhill model, the M9 Pro has exhibited high real-world durability and is much less likely to fail than the brand's Gen 4 models. Durability has been prioritised over weight savings in its development, but the Protective Rim Strip means athletes can run lighter tyres, with no need for inserts to help cut down on pinch flats, which means its net weight is less than that of other wheelsets in its category. | 300mmChoose it if you want the confidence to ride full-on enduro and gravity trails, freeride or bike park challenges or use a heavy E-MTB, without worrying your run will be cut short by impacts. As the world's most successful wheelset in the UCI DH World Cup today, you know it will hold the trail beautifully, offering a smooth, fast ride, handling bumps with ease and speeding you on to glory. |
| Nipples | ENVE's flagship gravity and DH wheelset, developed in partnership with pro ridersAlpina Nylock Alloy External | Recommended for all E-MTB use|
| Spoke Tension | Inner rim width front 29mm, hook width 6.2mm, depth 22mm, weight 720g120kgf | Inner rim width rear 29mm, hook width 6.2mm, depth 22mm, weight 715 (27″)-725g (29″)|
| Brake Type | The rim uses ENVE's patented Molded Spoke Hole technology, 28 hole front, 32 hole rearCenterlock | Brass external nipples, with Alpina Nyloc thread-locking inserts|
| ERD | With ENVE 5-year Factory Warranty and Incidental Damage Protection608mm | 608mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
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