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HELEN WEBSTER 220’s editor is your go-to for women’s multisport kit.
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ENVE FOUNDATION 65
£1,850 Cutting-edge rim tech at a relatively decent price
Who’d have thought a set of wheels for almost two grand wouldn’t raise a fiscal eyebrow? But compared to Enve’s SES range and other USA-made models that peak at over three grand, these are more affordable. Unlike the SES, which exhibit the contemporary idea of different rim shapes and depths front and rear, both of the Foundation’s 65mm rims are identical.
Their design is still modern with a 21mm internal width and 28mm external width optimised for 25-28mm tyres, while the rim itself is tubeless-ready and comes with a hookless design for easy set-up. The included tubeless valves create a leak-free seal and fitting is tight enough to prevent valve rattle. A caveat, though – keep your sealant topped up. An attempt
