Enve AR40 Rear Wheel XDR

Name: Enve AR40 Rear Wheel XDR
Brand: ENVE
SKU: 100-3324-003
Price: 770.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$770.00 USD

The ENVE AR40 is a modern all-road carbon wheelset for riders who want one wheel to cover fast road miles, rough pavement, and light gravel without feeling over-specialized. A 40mm aero rim, 25mm internal width, tubeless-only hookless profile, and ENVE’s Foundation INNERDRIVE hubs give it a broad performance window: quick on the road, stable in crosswinds, and comfortable enough to stay composed when the surface gets less than perfect.

Aerodynamic all-road performance
Wind-tunnel developed efficiency
Gravel-tested durability
Tubeless-only hookless construction
Wide hookless bead protection
Molded spoke holes increase strength
Reliable INNERDRIVE hub system
Lower-pressure comfort and grip
XDR Hub

40mm rim depth
25mm internal width
825g rear wheel, 1515g wheelset
24h front and rear
Centerlock disc brake
12x142 rear spacing, 12x100 front spacing
Sapim CX-Ray J-bend spokes
Alpina Nylock brass nipples
ENVE Foundation INNERDRIVE hubs
Recommended tires: 27-50mm
Max 80psi at 27mm

A blurry image of a woman riding a bike with Enve AR40 wheels on a dirt road

Who the AR40 is for

The AR40 is for the rider whose road riding does not stay neatly in one lane. Fast solo rides, long endurance days, rough backroads, spirited group rides, and the occasional stretch of light gravel all fit the brief. This is the wheelset for someone who wants the snappy, responsive handling and aero benefits of a mid-depth, modern rim profile, but not at the expense of capability and durability when the pavement ends. Riders looking for the perfect balance of performance and versatility, or pure roadies who want a mid range carbon wheelset that feels responsive, snappy, and fast will find everything they’re looking for in the AR40.

KEY FEATURES

An Enve Melee in Aspen White with Enve AR40 wheels in a plywood room

Practical Aero

The AR40 gives you a useful amount of aero without pushing too deep into niche race-only territory. ENVE developed it in the Mercedes-Benz Formula One wind tunnel and positioned it as an all-road option, so the speed benefit is there, but the ride character stays broad enough for real-world roads, mixed surfaces, and varied ride speeds.

A close up of the Enve AR40 and Enve SES Road Tire with dirt on it

Rim Profile & Modern Tire Fit

A 25mm internal width, 32.2mm external width, and tubeless-only hookless design make the AR40 a strong match for modern, wider road tires - lower pressures, less rolling resistance, more grip, more comfort, and all without sacrificing aerodynamic efficiency.

Durability That Expands Use Case

The AR40 is not just a budget road wheel with wider ambitions. It is tested and qualified to Enve’s gravel standards, and the wheel gets added impact resilience from the Wide Hookless Bead plus molded spoke holes that preserve fiber continuity around each drilling point. The result is a carbon wheelset that is better prepared for dirt, rough pavement, potholes, and high-mileage use.

Enve AR40 Rear Wheel XDR FAQS

It is an all-road wheelset built for road speed and light gravel versatility. It exists in the middle ground between dedicated setups.

ENVE recommends 27-50mm tires, with a 27mm minimum. Check Enve’s website for specific tire model compatibility.

Yes. The AR40 is designed for tubeless tires only.

Yes. It uses ENVE’s hookless straight-sidewall tubeless rim design to improve durability of the rim.

Claimed wheelset weight is 1515g with tape and valves.

With the full wheelset coming in at $1400, you get trickle-down SES technology in a modern-profiled, aero wheelset with Enve’s Innerdrive hub. That is a bargain.

A close up of the Enve AR40 on an Enve Fray riding down a road

Why we carry the AR40

The AR40 hits a sweet spot for riders who want one wheelset for fast road riding, rough pavement, and the optional dirt-road detour. Trickle-down tech from Enve’s SES wheels has culminated in a mid-range, mid-depth, and modern-profiled wheel that delivers smooth pavement performance and rough road versatility in equal order. Add ENVE’s Ogden-based manufacturing, strong support, and lifetime warranty on rims and components, and it is an easy wheel to stand behind.