On its fifth generation, ENVEs newest M Series wheel line is going big on performance and low(er) on price ($250 lower!). The new ENVE M Series ushers in a simplified naming structure, keeping the specificity for each wheel, but dropping complicated numbers. The new wheel line follows a four-year development project with the worlds top athletes. The line covers the mountain bike spectrum, ranging from cross-country to enduro, e-bike, and gravity.(All Images: ENVE)What is it? ENVE M Series WheelsThe revamped ENVE M Series results from years of research and work with ENVE athletes. The design team focused on finding elegant solutions to minimize flats and get the most out of each wheel. Whether you ride cross-country or downhill, there is something to drool over in the new ENVE lineup.The updated M Series rims feature unique front and rear rim shapes and new carbon layups. As for the hubs, the new M Series rolls on ENVEs own INNERDRIVE mountain hubs.The new hub boasts customizable engagement (via engagement rings) and more.ENVE M Series Wheel LineupIt appears that if you ride a flat-bar bike (or drop-bar MTB), theres an ENVE M Series wheel option for you. The range escalates in the gnarly-ness of the terrain by going up in number: M5 denotes cross country and the lightest of the bunch, and M9 is for Enduro/Gravity Race/E-MTB.ENVE M Series Wheel Line:M5 Pro: XC RaceFront and Rear Specific Rim DesignsFront is wider and more compliant maximizing support, comfort, and trackingRear is optimized for power transfer and toughnessLocking Alloy External Spoke NipplesRide-test validated and athlete developedA New benchmark of speed, durability, and ride qualityASTM 3 ClassificationSizes: 29 onlyPrice: USD $2300Weight: 1325gM6: Trail/E-MTB LightFront and Rear Specific Rim DesignsFront is wider and more compliant maximizing support, comfort, and trackingRear is optimized for power transfer and toughnessLightweight, Durable, and ComfortableLocking External Spoke NipplesRecommended for E-MTB with up to 75nm of torqueASTM 4 ClassificationSizes: 29 F, 29 or 27.5 RPrice: USD $2300Weight: 1589g (29) 1544g (29/27.5)M8: Enduro/Gravity Race/E-MTBFront and Rear Specific Rim DesignsFront is wider and more compliant maximizing support,comfort, and trackingRear is optimized for power transfer and toughnessNo Lost Run DH Durability without the weight compromiseRecommended for all E-MTBASTM 5 ClassificationSizes: 29 F, 29 or 27.5 RPrice: USD $2300Weight: 1983g (29) 1961g (29/27.5)M9 Pro: Enduro/Gravity Race/E-MTBValidated and Developed with World Cup AthletesProtective Rim Strip Patented technology providesUnprecedented pinch-flat and race run insuranceNo Lost Run in the 2023 & 2024 DH Season during training, qualifying, or racing. ASTM 5 ClassificationRecommended for all E-MTBSizes: 29 F, 29 or 27.5 RPrice: USD $2300Weight: 2236g (29) 2186g (29/27.5)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.Jake Pantone, VP of ProductWhy a New Rim Shape?ENVE sums it up in three words: compliance, durability, and flat-resistance (OK, four words). The updated rim shape comes directly from athlete input. The in-house design put in time with riders like the downhill World Cup team Commencal/Muc-Off by Riding Addiction, champions Amaury Pierron, and Myriam Nicole. Did the athlete input pay off? Well, with the rims new shapes, layups, and ENVEs patented Protective Rim Strip, 19 World Cup downhill wins were tallied during the development project. Soyes. How does this updated rim shape result in fewer flats and better tire performance? Wide Hookless BeadIntroduced in 2016 on ENVEs Plus sized M60/40 PlusBlunt leading rim edge dissipates impact forces across a broader surface area, reducing the likelihood of pinch-flats by 50% in lab testsOn the trail, riders report going entire seasons without pinch-flats since introducing this tech to their ridesGen. 5 M Series more compliant design further aids in pinch-flat reductionFeatured on: M5, M6, and M8Protective Rim StripIntroduced in 2018 on the M730/735, and M930 wheel modelsInjection molded polyurethane rim strip creates a bumper-type interface between the rims leading edge and the tire, eliminating the ability to pinch-flatEnhanced Tubeless: The Protective Rim Strip eliminates the need for rim tape, providing added confidence that should a spoke break while riding, the tape wont be punctured, maintaining the tubeless seal.Isolated Air Chamber: If the rim gets damaged, the Protective Rim Strip provides an independent seal between the tire and rim, preventing air lossNo Need for Tire Inserts: Eliminates the need for tire inserts to prevent pinch-flats, saving weightThese features make it the worlds most successful wheelset in the World Cup today.Ideal for gravity racing and E-MTBFeatured on: M9Differing Front and Rear Rim ShapesThe newENVE M series wheel lineup features unique front and rear rim shapes and carbon layups. The front rims are designed to offer more flex for better traction and comfort, while the rear rims are stiffer for power transfer and impact resistance. ENVE says this updated front-to-rear differentiation optimizes tire shape, traction, and compliance. Each wheel has its specific front and rear rim shape, helping it perform its best in the intended discipline. Check out the details below. They wanted the damped ride feel of alloy rims without sacrificing the durability of carbon. They needed assurance they would never lose a practice or race run to a tire or rim failure. Neil Shirley, Sports Marketing DirectorENVE INNERDRIVE HubsEvery wheel is built using ENVEs new INNERDRIVE mountain hubs for the new M Series. The hubs feature an oversized ratchet mechanism and customizable engagement. Riders can dial in their options with 40t (9), 60t (6), 80t (4.5), or 100t (3.6) ratchets.What about bearings? The ENVE INNERDRIVE hubs feature premium-grade stainless steel bearings for high performance and low maintenance. Build-wise, the M5 and M6 models feature straight-pull center lock hub shells, while the M8 and M9 models use a j-bend hub shell, available in both center lock and 6-bolt.Still Handmade in UtahENVE produces the updated M Series with an improved manufacturing process, resulting in cost reductions that are passed on to the customer. Like all ENVE rims, the new M Series is handmade in Ogden, Utah, but now slightly less expensive.Still Rocking That Five-Year WarrantyThe ENVE five-year warranty covers manufacturer defects in materials and artistry from the date of purchase for the original owner and from the date of manufacture for second-hand owners. Pro-rated coverage for everything and anything that may happen during wheel ownership results from living the riding lifestyle. The breakdown looks like this and brings another dimension to the pricing of the wheelset if youre a rider who is hard on equipment.Years 0-3: Free ReplacementYears 3-4: 50% OffYears 4-5: 35% OffYears 5+: Coverage expiresENVE M Series AvailabilityThe new M Series is now available and shipping worldwide to ENVE retail and distribution partners and ENVE.com.All models will retail in the U.S. for USD $2300.The post ENVE Drops Weight and Prices On New M Series Mountain Bike Wheels appeared first on Bikerumor.