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ENVE Wheels with Onyx Hubs

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Custom ENVE Wheels on Onyx Hubs

Pick an ENVE rim we carry, put it on an Onyx hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.

Why build ENVE rims on Onyx hubs:

  • American made and matched: ENVE rims molded in Ogden, Utah (SES, G and M Series), on Onyx hubs machined in Minnesota
  • Proven: ENVE developed its M Series over 322 prototypes with pro riders and teams; Onyx drives through a sprag clutch, with no teeth to skip
  • Built to last: Onyx hubs coast silently, with no pawls to wear; ENVE covers its rims with a lifetime warranty
  • Laced and trued by hand, one wheel at a time, in our Georgia shop
  • In depth below: SES 3.4 gravel · M5 Pro mountain · SES 2.3 road
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Build your custom ENVE wheel on Onyx hubs for:

Road / Cross / Gravel→Mountain Bike→

Or start from the Onyx hub you want:

MTB Centerlock→MTB 6-bolt→Vesper Centerlock→Vesper 6-bolt→Fat Bike Centerlock→Fat Bike 6-bolt→MTB Lefty 6-bolt, front only→MTB SS Centerlock, rear only→MTB SS 6-bolt, rear only→Vesper SS Centerlock, rear only→Vesper SS 6-bolt, rear only→

Or pick one of the 14 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the ENVE rim and Onyx hub already chosen.

Gravel in depth

ENVE SES 3.4 wheels on Onyx Vesper Centerlock hubs

Our gravel pick from the ENVE and Onyx parts we build with. The ENVE SES 3.4 is a hookless carbon rim, 25mm inside, 39mm deep, about 370 grams in 700c, sized for about 35 to 50mm tires. We lace it to Onyx Vesper Centerlock hubs in 24 hole.

  • Standard spokes and rotor mounts. For all the unusual drive, these are J-bend hubs that take standard J-bend spokes, the easiest kind to find anywhere. Vesper and MTB disc models come in Centerlock and 6-bolt.

Start building this pair:

Wheelset, 24 hole→

Mountain in depth

ENVE M5 Pro wheels on Onyx Vesper Centerlock hubs

Our mountain pick from the ENVE and Onyx parts we build with. The ENVE M5 Pro is a hookless carbon rim, 29mm inside, 20mm deep, about 345 grams in 29 inch, sized for about 2.3 to 2.6 inch tires. We lace it to Onyx Vesper Centerlock hubs in 24 hole.

  • M Series front and rear rims do different jobs. On models like the M6, the front rim runs wider for more tire support, lower pressure and more traction, with a narrower edge to save weight. The rear gets a wider edge for pinch-flat and impact protection, because ENVE says that is where damage is more likely.
  • A weight trade-off. These hubs are heavier than pawl hubs, so they suit riders who want the engagement and the silence enough to carry the extra grams.

Start building this pair:

Wheelset, 24 hole→

Road in depth

ENVE SES 2.3 wheels on Onyx Vesper Centerlock hubs

Our road pick from the ENVE and Onyx parts we build with. The ENVE SES 2.3 is a hookless carbon rim, 21mm inside, 28mm deep, about 275 grams in 700c, sized for about 28 to 38mm tires. We lace it to Onyx Vesper Centerlock hubs in 24 hole.

  • Molded spoke holes. ENVE forms its spoke and valve holes in the mold instead of drilling them, so the carbon fibers stay uncut. Drilled carbon needs extra material to restore its strength, and ENVE says skipping that saves weight without giving up durability or stiffness.
  • Bearings chosen for low drag. Onyx fits premium-grade bearings front and rear, and credits them with very low rolling resistance on both wheels.

Start building this pair:

Wheelset, 24 hole→

Questions about these builds

Which ENVE rim should I build on Onyx hubs?

For gravel, the SES 3.4 (25mm inside) on Onyx Vesper Centerlock hubs; for mountain, the M5 Pro (29mm inside) on Onyx Vesper Centerlock hubs; for road, the SES 2.3 (21mm inside) on Onyx Vesper Centerlock hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every ENVE rim that fits an Onyx hub.

Road / Cross / Gravel

ENVE rims on Onyx hubs for road, cross and gravel bikes

Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Onyx hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Onyx hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.

ENVE SES 3.4 rimENVE SES 3.4 on Onyx Vesper Centerlock25mm inside · 39/43mm deep · 24 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →ENVE SES 4.5 rimENVE SES 4.5 on Onyx Vesper Centerlock25mm inside · 50/56mm deep · 24 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →ENVE G23 rimENVE G23 on Onyx Vesper Centerlock23mm inside · 25mm deep · 24 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →ENVE SES 2.3 rimENVE SES 2.3 on Onyx Vesper Centerlock21mm inside · 28/32mm deep · 24 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →ENVE G SES 4.5 Pro rimENVE G SES 4.5 Pro on Onyx Vesper Centerlock30mm inside · 49/55mm deep · 24 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →ENVE G SES 6.7 Pro rimENVE G SES 6.7 Pro on Onyx Vesper Centerlock35mm inside · 60/67mm deep · 24 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →ENVE SES 100 Pro rimENVE SES 100 Pro on Onyx MTB 6-bolt24 hole · hookless · front wheelStart building this pair →ENVE SES 4.5 Pro rimENVE SES 4.5 Pro on Onyx Vesper Centerlock23.5mm inside · 49/55mm deep · 24 hole · hookedStart building this pair →ENVE SES 6.7 Pro rimENVE SES 6.7 Pro on Onyx Vesper Centerlock22.5mm inside · 59/65mm deep · 24 hole · hookedStart building this pair →

Mountain Bike

ENVE rims on Onyx hubs for mountain bikes

Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Onyx hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Onyx hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.

ENVE M5 Pro rimENVE M5 Pro on Onyx Vesper Centerlock29/27mm inside · 20mm deep · 24 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →ENVE M6 rimENVE M6 on Onyx MTB Centerlock32/29mm inside · 21mm deep · 28 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →ENVE AM30 rimENVE AM30 on Onyx MTB Centerlock30mm inside · 20mm deep · 28 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →ENVE M8 rimENVE M8 on Onyx MTB Centerlock32/29mm inside · 20.9/21mm deep · 28/32 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →ENVE M9 Pro rimENVE M9 Pro on Onyx MTB Centerlock29mm inside · 22mm deep · 32 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →

More about ENVE and Onyx wheels

Why the pairing, specs and FAQ

Custom hand built ENVE wheels on Onyx hubs

Every pair on this page is in our builder today, with a rim and hub that fit each other. We lace each wheel by hand in our Georgia shop: tensioned evenly, trued flat and round, and stress-relieved before it ships. Spoke lengths are calculated from the measured dimensions of your exact rim and hub.

What ENVE rims and Onyx hubs each bring

  • Molded spoke holes. ENVE forms its spoke and valve holes in the mold instead of drilling them, so the carbon fibers stay uncut. Drilled carbon needs extra material to restore its strength, and ENVE says skipping that saves weight without giving up durability or stiffness.
  • A seat for internal nipples. Where a rim uses internal nipples, a molded cone behind the hole lets the nipple pivot like a ball in a socket, so the spoke leaves at the same angle the nipple sits. ENVE says the lower bending stress means less truing and fewer fatigue breaks.
  • M Series front and rear rims do different jobs. On models like the M6, the front rim runs wider for more tire support, lower pressure and more traction, with a narrower edge to save weight. The rear gets a wider edge for pinch-flat and impact protection, because ENVE says that is where damage is more likely.
  • A patented sprag clutch instead of pawls. Onyx hubs drive through a sprag clutch, not pawls and a toothed ring. With no teeth in the drive, there are none to skip.
  • Power that does not wait for a tooth. Onyx says the hub carries your pedaling to the rear wheel instantly, for faster acceleration and more control. There is no gap between teeth to cross before it picks up.
  • Silent coasting. Taking out the pawls also takes out the sound they make against the teeth, and removes the play that comes with them. The wheel coasts quietly.

Two things to check before you order

  • Nipples. The SES 3.4, SES 4.5, G23, SES 2.3, G SES 4.5 Pro, G SES 6.7 Pro, SES 4.5 Pro, SES 6.7 Pro, AM30 and M9 Pro take internal nipples; the M5 Pro, M6 and M8 take external nipples. The builder offers only the nipple type each rim takes.
  • Tires. The SES 4.5 Pro and SES 6.7 Pro are hooked; every other ENVE rim on this page is hookless, so choose a tire its maker rates for hookless rims.

ENVE and Onyx custom wheel questions

Which Onyx hub fits my ENVE rim?

The cards on this page start on the Onyx hub our customers build with each rim most often (Onyx Vesper Centerlock, Onyx MTB 6-bolt, Onyx MTB Centerlock). The builder lists every Onyx hub that fits your rim, in the drillings and brake types that match.

Do you build ENVE rims on other hubs?

Yes. See our ENVE custom wheel page for every hub that fits each ENVE rim, or our Onyx custom wheel page for every rim on an Onyx hub.

Can you build with an Onyx hub or ENVE rim I already own?

Yes. Choose the supply-your-own option in the configurator, ship it to us, and we will lace it into a new wheel with new spokes cut to the right length. You pay for the parts you need and the build labor.

How long will my wheel take?

Build time comes down to parts availability rather than bench time. Your estimated ship date is shown in the configurator before you check out, so you know the date before you pay.

Not sure what to pick? Email info@prowheelbuilder.com (fastest) or leave a voicemail on 470-253-0929. You will be talking to the people who build the wheels.

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