Serenade Snakeskin wheels

[2wheeledbarbie]

been Wanting new wheels since I got my LCR18-D in July.  Current wheels are 56mm Prime Primavera (1620g) that I have had for 4 years.  Wanted a set that were not expensive and were not going to take long to get delivered.  I ordered the 65mm snakeskin with 20H wheels with the SR312C hub no decals as bike has none. 

Ordered the wheels on Sat 31st and got a message this morning with pics and told they have been dispatched.  It would have been cheaper with bank transfer but my bank was being a pain so used paypal instead.

[serenadebikes]

been Wanting new wheels since I got my LCR18-D in July.  Current wheels are 56mm Prime Primavera (1620g) that I have had for 4 years.  Wanted a set that were not expensive and were not going to take long to get delivered.  I ordered the 65mm snakeskin with 20H wheels with the SR312C hub no decals as bike has none. 

Ordered the wheels on Sat 31st and got a message this morning with pics and told they have been dispatched.  It would have been cheaper with bank transfer but my bank was being a pain so used paypal instead.

Congratulations! Friend. We are looking forward to your more share after testing

[Bonus79]

been Wanting new wheels since I got my LCR18-D in July.  Current wheels are 56mm Prime Primavera (1620g) that I have had for 4 years.  Wanted a set that were not expensive and were not going to take long to get delivered.  I ordered the 65mm snakeskin with 20H wheels with the SR312C hub no decals as bike has none. 

Ordered the wheels on Sat 31st and got a message this morning with pics and told they have been dispatched.  It would have been cheaper with bank transfer but my bank was being a pain so used paypal instead.

Aesthetically very beautiful...they look like the Scope Artech6.

How much did you pay for them?
I saw them on sale for $700 directly on their website.

The specifications on their site list a weight of 1290g, featuring SR251C hubs (24+24) and 3.5mm carbon spokes, with no customization options available...yours, however, are equipped with SR312C hubs and carbon spokes that appear wider—did you have them customized?

[CandC]

I posted this in the other Serenade mega-thread, but I think it will get lost and that thread isn't really about these wheels. So I am duplicating it here.

I also bought a set of the "snakeskin" 65mm wheels with silver hubs. I have about 325 miles (~500km) on them since Oct 10th.

I like them a lot. They feel premium and come with tubeless tape installed and nice valve stems. The snakeskin pattern extends to the edge of the rim in a continuous pattern, which is not true for some of the snakeskin rims available from other sellers.  I haven't taken them out of the bike to check the uniformity of the tension, but the bearings felt smooth in hand and the wheels ran true.  I did not throw them on a scale as I was in a hurry to get out for a ride and I already had mounted the tires when it occurred to me to check the weight.  I would not be surprised if the wheels had 36g of tubeless tape. It was expertly applied and very thick, which I think is a plus. I ordered a set of the DFS sub 1000g wheels for my wife and they included some very cheap and incorrectly sized tape in the box.  I ended up having to order some.

They are a bit more of a handful in wind gusts over my 40mm zipps, as is expected for a 65mm rim. It doesn't really bother me as I am about 95kg, and have quite a bit of experience riding.  If you are lighter or have issues with balance, or confidence, you may want to stick to something a bit shallower.

I am a bit of a skeptic on the aerodynamic "feel" of wheels. The data shows that aero wheels can save up to 10 watts, but the difference in the perception of speed at 10 watts at 45kph I don't think is real (390w vs 400w?).  I feel confident that it doesn't get much better though.  They also make the loud carbon wheel rolling sound.

I am more of a sprinter and these wheels have survived a few sprint workouts and are confidence inspiring.  I even hit an all-time best power (1550w for 10 sec), which has less to do with these wheels and more to do with training- but no issues with the wheels. I'm entering trainer season, so I don't expect I 'll have much of an update for a while.

[2wheeledbarbie]

Aesthetically very beautiful...they look like the Scope Artech6.

How much did you pay for them?
I saw them on sale for $700 directly on their website.

The specifications on their site list a weight of 1290g, featuring SR251C hubs (24+24) and 3.5mm carbon spokes, with no customization options available...yours, however, are equipped with SR312C hubs and carbon spokes that appear wider—did you have them customized?

There is a 8% code for the wheels.  I felt 24 carbon spokes would be pretty stiff hence the 20.  I ordered them over whatsapp.  They are very quick to reply and answer all your questions. 

[kvnp]

What's the differences between Serenades - DFS - RUJIXU snakskin wheels ?

They all look the same to me.

[xicsx]

What's the differences between Serenades - DFS - RUJIXU snakskin wheels ?

They all look the same to me.

Serenade has 24 spokes f/r
Rujixu has 20 spokes f/r

[chubv]

been Wanting new wheels since I got my LCR18-D in July.  Current wheels are 56mm Prime Primavera (1620g) that I have had for 4 years.  Wanted a set that were not expensive and were not going to take long to get delivered.  I ordered the 65mm snakeskin with 20H wheels with the SR312C hub no decals as bike has none. 

Ordered the wheels on Sat 31st and got a message this morning with pics and told they have been dispatched.  It would have been cheaper with bank transfer but my bank was being a pain so used paypal instead.

Can you share a picture of complete bike pls. I also have the  LCR18-D and I'm looking for new wheels. thx!

[serenadebikes]

Serenade has 24 spokes f/r
Rujixu has 20 spokes f/r

Serenade can build with 24H or 20H carbon spokes＆24H steel spokes
Contact: +86 133 3802 7203 for customized wheels!

[2wheeledbarbie]

Can you share a picture of complete bike pls. I also have the  LCR18-D and I'm looking for new wheels. thx!

will do.  The are in the country and should be delivered on Monday. 

[2wheeledbarbie]

Serenade has 24 spokes f/r
Rujixu has 20 spokes f/r

min have 20H.  They will build up on a variety of hubs