Serenade 4550 Wavy Wheelset SUB 1200g steel spokes 500USD

[serenadebikes]

Hey guys, I'm still hesitating to take the plunge and order a set of wave wheels with Sapim spokes. For those of you who have purchased this exact wheelset, what's your long-term feedback?

To be honest, apart from a few cases of bearing replacements, there hasn't been any after-sales service. The after-sales rate is at 3%.

If there really is any after-sales issue, we will do our best to assist and provide local support.

[Sander2177]

Hey guys, I'm still hesitating to take the plunge and order a set of wave wheels with Sapim spokes. For those of you who have purchased this exact wheelset, what's your long-term feedback?

Well I have just ordered a set of 60/60mm wheels
Why are you hesitating?

[neobiker]

I juste ordered a 5045 and 6055 @1310g for 529 USD before shipping with pillar wing 20 weighted. Communication before ordering was smooth and responsive.

[Sander2177]

Hey all,

I’ve been following this Serenade thread for quite some time now and finally decided to pull the trigger and order a set of these rims. I’ve also been in contact with Silver Xia, the owner, who’s been really helpful and quick to reply.

On the Serenade website, the 60/60mm wheels are currently listed only in UD Paintless finish and come with black hubs. I asked Silver if they could do the hubs in silver, and he confirmed they could — so I’ve gone with silver hubs and UD Paintless Glossy rims as a custom request.

Here are the specs of the wheels I’ve ordered:
   •   Depth: 60mm front & rear (hooked)
   •   Width: 34mm external / 23mm internal
   •   Finish: UD Paintless Glossy (adds about 5 days before shipping)
   •   Spokes: Carbon bladed
   •   Hubs: Serenade SR278C (DT Swiss–style 36T ratchet, steel bearings)
   •   Freehub: Shimano HG (XDR also available)
   •   Load limit: 110 kg
   •   Claimed weight: 1280 g
   •   Price: $569 USD + $60 USD shipping (~£470 GBP all-in)

That said, I’m currently just trying to get the claimed weight confirmed.
Someone pointed out that if you add up the published weights of the rims, hubs, and spokes, it comes out closer to 1322 g, not 1280 g.

It could just be a typo on the website, or maybe the info I’ve been given isn’t fully up to date — I’m waiting for Silver to confirm. Either way, the price is very competitive, and it’ll be really interesting to get a set of these in hand and see how they perform on the road.

I’ll update this thread once they arrive with the actual weights and first impressions.

https://serenadebikes.net/23mm-internal-high-performance-aero-bike-wheels-build-with-carbon-fiber-spokes-p6704522.html

[Sander2177]

Hey all,

I’ve been following this Serenade thread for quite some time now and finally decided to pull the trigger and order a set of these Wheels’s and try a different brand and see if I can get some serious value for money . I’ve also been in contact with Silver Xia, the owner, who’s been really helpful and quick to reply.

On the Serenade website, the 60/60mm wheels are currently listed only in UD Paintless finish and come with black hubs. I asked Silver if they could do the hubs in silver, and he confirmed they could — so I’ve gone with silver hubs and UD Paintless Glossy rims as a custom request.

Here are the specs of the wheels I’ve ordered:
   •   Depth: 60mm front & rear (hooked)
   •   Width: 34mm external / 23mm internal
   •   Finish: UD Paintless Glossy (adds about 5 days before shipping)
   •   Spokes: Carbon bladed
   •   Hubs: Serenade SR278C (DT Swiss–style 36T ratchet, steel bearings)
   •   Freehub: Shimano HG (XDR also available)
   •   Load limit: 110 kg
   •   Claimed weight: 1280 g
   •   Price: $569 USD + $60 USD shipping (~£470 GBP all-in!!)

That said, I’m currently just trying to get the claimed weight confirmed.
Someone pointed out that if you add up the published weights of the rims, hubs, and spokes, it comes out closer to 1322 g, not 1280 g.

It could just be a typo on the website, or maybe the info I’ve been given isn’t fully up to date — I’m waiting for Silver to confirm. Either way, the price is very competitive, and it’ll be really interesting to get a set of these in hand and see how they perform on the road.

I’ll update this thread once they arrive with the actual weights and first impressions.

https://serenadebikes.net/23mm-internal-high-performance-aero-bike-wheels-build-with-carbon-fiber-spokes-p6704522.html

[simo8891]

Hey all,

I’ve been following this Serenade thread for quite some time now and finally decided to pull the trigger and order a set of these rims. I’ve also been in contact with Silver Xia, the owner, who’s been really helpful and quick to reply.

On the Serenade website, the 60/60mm wheels are currently listed only in UD Paintless finish and come with black hubs. I asked Silver if they could do the hubs in silver, and he confirmed they could — so I’ve gone with silver hubs and UD Paintless Glossy rims as a custom request.

Here are the specs of the wheels I’ve ordered:
   •   Depth: 60mm front & rear (hooked)
   •   Width: 34mm external / 23mm internal
   •   Finish: UD Paintless Glossy (adds about 5 days before shipping)
   •   Spokes: Carbon bladed
   •   Hubs: Serenade SR278C (DT Swiss–style 36T ratchet, steel bearings)
   •   Freehub: Shimano HG (XDR also available)
   •   Load limit: 110 kg
   •   Claimed weight: 1280 g
   •   Price: $569 USD + $60 USD shipping (~£470 GBP all-in)

That said, I’m currently just trying to get the claimed weight confirmed.
Someone pointed out that if you add up the published weights of the rims, hubs, and spokes, it comes out closer to 1322 g, not 1280 g.

It could just be a typo on the website, or maybe the info I’ve been given isn’t fully up to date — I’m waiting for Silver to confirm. Either way, the price is very competitive, and it’ll be really interesting to get a set of these in hand and see how they perform on the road.

I’ll update this thread once they arrive with the actual weights and first impressions.

https://serenadebikes.net/23mm-internal-high-performance-aero-bike-wheels-build-with-carbon-fiber-spokes-p6704522.html

1357 with tape and valves installed.

[neobiker]

Hey all,

I’ve been following this Serenade thread for quite some time now and finally decided to pull the trigger and order a set of these rims. I’ve also been in contact with Silver Xia, the owner, who’s been really helpful and quick to reply.

On the Serenade website, the 60/60mm wheels are currently listed only in UD Paintless finish and come with black hubs. I asked Silver if they could do the hubs in silver, and he confirmed they could — so I’ve gone with silver hubs and UD Paintless Glossy rims as a custom request.

Here are the specs of the wheels I’ve ordered:
   •   Depth: 60mm front & rear (hooked)
   •   Width: 34mm external / 23mm internal
   •   Finish: UD Paintless Glossy (adds about 5 days before shipping)
   •   Spokes: Carbon bladed
   •   Hubs: Serenade SR278C (DT Swiss–style 36T ratchet, steel bearings)
   •   Freehub: Shimano HG (XDR also available)
   •   Load limit: 110 kg
   •   Claimed weight: 1280 g
   •   Price: $569 USD + $60 USD shipping (~£470 GBP all-in)

That said, I’m currently just trying to get the claimed weight confirmed.
Someone pointed out that if you add up the published weights of the rims, hubs, and spokes, it comes out closer to 1322 g, not 1280 g.

It could just be a typo on the website, or maybe the info I’ve been given isn’t fully up to date — I’m waiting for Silver to confirm. Either way, the price is very competitive, and it’ll be really interesting to get a set of these in hand and see how they perform on the road.

I’ll update this thread once they arrive with the actual weights and first impressions.

https://serenadebikes.net/23mm-internal-high-performance-aero-bike-wheels-build-with-carbon-fiber-spokes-p6704522.html

I made the comment on the weight. I think the issue is you have a variation of +- 15g on the rim. I hope they can tighten their tolerance.

[Sander2177]

I made the comment on the weight. I think the issue is you have a variation of +- 15g on the rim. I hope they can tighten their tolerance.

Hey Man
Thanks for picking  that up!
Can’t believe i missed it!
No you were right and  I have spoken with them about it this morning
Wheels should be like 1320g.
It’s no big deal not at the price it’s only 40g so they need to update there site
I should get photos and weights before they are shippe so I will make light of the Claimed weight and hopefully it’s sorted there side as it’s misleading

[Coconuttommo]

Hey all,

I’ve been following this Serenade thread for quite some time now and finally decided to pull the trigger and order a set of these rims. I’ve also been in contact with Silver Xia, the owner, who’s been really helpful and quick to reply.

On the Serenade website, the 60/60mm wheels are currently listed only in UD Paintless finish and come with black hubs. I asked Silver if they could do the hubs in silver, and he confirmed they could — so I’ve gone with silver hubs and UD Paintless Glossy rims as a custom request.

Here are the specs of the wheels I’ve ordered:
   •   Depth: 60mm front & rear (hooked)
   •   Width: 34mm external / 23mm internal
   •   Finish: UD Paintless Glossy (adds about 5 days before shipping)
   •   Spokes: Carbon bladed
   •   Hubs: Serenade SR278C (DT Swiss–style 36T ratchet, steel bearings)
   •   Freehub: Shimano HG (XDR also available)
   •   Load limit: 110 kg
   •   Claimed weight: 1280 g
   •   Price: $569 USD + $60 USD shipping (~£470 GBP all-in)

That said, I’m currently just trying to get the claimed weight confirmed.
Someone pointed out that if you add up the published weights of the rims, hubs, and spokes, it comes out closer to 1322 g, not 1280 g.

It could just be a typo on the website, or maybe the info I’ve been given isn’t fully up to date — I’m waiting for Silver to confirm. Either way, the price is very competitive, and it’ll be really interesting to get a set of these in hand and see how they perform on the road.

I’ll update this thread once they arrive with the actual weights and first impressions.

https://serenadebikes.net/23mm-internal-high-performance-aero-bike-wheels-build-with-carbon-fiber-spokes-p6704522.html

Would love an update on these once received, it's basically the exact spec I was looking at ordering (although 95kg rider on TT bike might be right at the top of the weight limit!)

[Sander2177]

Would love an update on these once received, it's basically the exact spec I was looking at ordering (although 95kg rider on TT bike might be right at the top of the weight limit!)

They do increased rider limit but this will add 100g to the set. not sure what it is will find out.

[Willos]

Anything would match the Princeton Carbonworks 7580 wheelset?

[Sander2177]

Anything would match the Princeton Carbonworks 7580 wheelset?

What do you mean?
You want a set of 75/80 wavey carbon rim?

[neobiker]

Happy with my 4550 and 5560 @1287g with steel spokes

[loheiman]

Finally received my gravel wheelset yesterday. Paid Sept 12 so took about 6 weeks, much longer than expected. They shipped them with a Shimano freehub when I ordered XDR so they still need to send me an XDR freehub. Fortunately the hubs are compatible with DT350 freehubs of which I already have one I can use in the mean time. I also asked if the rims came with drain holes, was told they they did but they arrived without them. They landed at exactly the spec weight and appear true by my eye. Still need to mount them so haven't ridden them.

Specs:
SR315 hubs (315g/pair)
TAR30s Rims flyweight 3K Glossy (24mm internal, 30mm external, 370g, 24H/24H)
Laced 2X on all sides
Brass nipples
Pillar 1423 spokes
1380g total
$532 shipped to US

[OrbisNonSufficit]

Hi,

I've lost the end cap for my rear wheel, or it wasn't in the package.
I contacted Serenade to find out how to replace it, but I'm asking here in the hope of getting a quicker response.

It's an SR248 hub. Are there any compatible models?