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Re: best value 29er carbon wheels Ordered the wheels from Serenade on Dec 2.  Arrived Dec 19.

Packaged well and within tolerance for weight. 

Only hiccup I had along the way was I never got an actual receipt email or tracking number from serenade.  Only paper trail I have is the what’s app conversations and a PayPal email/receipt.

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Compared to the stock Roval carbon wheels that came on my Specialized Epic, The Serenade wheels took just over a pound off the front and just over half a pound off the rear.

The wheels setup with zero issues.  The freehub spacing wound up exactly as the original wheels, no derailleur adjustment needed.  The brake calipers I only recentered, probably more due to slapping brand new rotors on the wheels than anything else.

The hub bearings seem smooth out the box.  The machining is nice.  Brake screws threaded right in.   The FreeHub (M270) is the type that just pops off with no extra screw which is nice for maintenance.   The ratchet came well greased and makes nice noises without being overbearingly loud.    I might pop it off and change it to slide lube and see if that frees it up and makes it louder just for kicks.

Rode the bike Dec. 20 on a trail system I usually put in 1-2 hours per week on in group rides.   --   The Serenade wheels are extremely stiff and responsive.  The bike was already a rocket but these wheels turned it up to 11.  The lightness is readily apparent rolling out of turns, hopping over things, and twitching the wheels around rocks.    The added wheel width (30mm IW, compared to oem 25mm IW) is subtle but they do feel a little more planted than usual.  So it is a very interesting mix of sensations.  The bike has become more maneuverable/responsive, but also seems to stick to the ground better.  I wonder though if there is a sharper tipping point to the end of traction now though.    Was amazing to ride without the *CLANK* of the sloppy oem 3 pawl freehub engaging.   I hit multiple PRs on segments I frequently ride on and never felt like I was pushing that hard, even pretty deep into the 20 miles I rode I was getting within a few seconds of PRs.

I will check back in in 6 months or so with an update on the wheels.

February Update;   
Wheels still working well.   I opened my random parts drawer last night and spotted a DTSwiss style freehub with a 54t ratchet (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805762619227.html) that I got a long time ago to try and upgrade my original Roval wheels(did not work) - So I popped the Serenade wheel off and the 54t ratchet slipped right in!  I'm sure it isn't as reliable as the 32t, but its hysterically loud so I'm going to go run it at a 6 hour MTB race this weekend just to create some psychological warfare.

September 2026 update;
I ticked over 1000 miles on the Epic for the year this past weekend.  The Serenade wheels are still true with everything feeling good.
December 19, 2025, 04:36:47 PM 		1
New road rims in 65mm Hi all

I would like to build a road wheelset for 28mm tires and rims must be 65mm in profile and around 27-30mm i.w.
Can you namedrop a few good places to look at? :-)

Rims only!

Cheers
March 08, 2026, 08:10:35 AM 		1
KORE CARBON WHEELS FROM ALIEXPRESS hey all,

anyone tried it?

seems like good value, seller  (ZOOM STORE) is very professional and resposive, and the reviews are good. 

looking at 29 mtb wheels.
March 09, 2026, 02:29:04 AM 		1
Re: Serenade 4550 Wavy Wheelset SUB 1200g steel spokes 500USD I've had these for a while now and feel like I can share my praises of them. First and foremost, I bought these last November for my future (soon hopefully, I just submitted payment) FM126 build. I did not expect them to come so quickly, nor to actually be riding them, but I've had them on my gravel bike for some winter miles on pavement. They feel insanely quick and insanely light, but again, I was riding a carbon gravel wheelset so that's kind of obvious.

I ordered the 50mm wavy, 25mm internal hooked width, with pillar spokes. I got a black friday discount, and asked for cheaper/slower shipping options (got laughed at for this, but you're welcome), and paid $531 with tax and shipping. Out of the box, the hubs were pretty quiet and didn't sound like the youtube video posted. I asked about this, got a quick reply that it was expected and the SR249 are quiet hubs, and was fine with that. After a few hundred miles, they are definitely quite a bit louder. I still don't care, but just something to note. I've been riding these in crusty conditions (New England USA winter), so I'm guessing there's probably a little gunk in the hubs. I had some issue with the tubeless setup but after dealing with slow leaks for a while, I just redid it, this time double taping the rim, and now I have no issue. I've noticed a lot of brands give the bare minimum amount of tape, so I was pretty thankful to Serenade for actually including enough to have some margin for error. Thank you for the support, Marya!

I have 32mm GP5000s on and the bike just rips. My gravel bike is a Specialized Diverge with a mechanical SRAM Apex 1x11, which IMO is an amazing bike, but is a bit boring in terms of stability and comfort. The wheels are giving me a surprising amount of zippy feeling.

I think the real test will be how they come together with the upcoming Mondince FM126 - I'll probably follow up here after that's all together.
March 20, 2026, 12:12:21 PM 		1
Re: 60mm rims
Quote from: Zeus on March 22, 2026, 02:48:45 AM
I'm looking for some 60 or 65mm rims, supporting 28mm wide tires, so rim should be around 23mm inside wide.

Serenade ? (never heard of them)

Lightbicyle? (too narrow)

Deercycles (good quality, know them well, but rims are 21mm inside)

Who else?

Cheers



I have had the 60/60mm Serenades Quality wheels 23mm internal
Quality set of wheels.
March 22, 2026, 08:11:09 AM 		1
Re: Serenade 4550 Wavy Wheelset SUB 1200g steel spokes 500USD Bought the 60 mm 23int 34ext build with Sapim-xray this autumn for some 550 dollars with shipping to Sweden. Clear communication beforehand via WhatsApp, had the recommendation to go X-ray spokes for comfort and reliable performance, sitting at 83 kg and pushing some 1200 watts in 15s sprints. Also discussed the 55-60 rims, but they suggested the regular 60s for the same reason. Got pictures after assembly on weight, just below 1400g. Was also away when the package arrived so the after sales team contacted me to make sure I was not sent back, felt really proffesional to have that kind of attention!
Have only ridden them with 28 mm Vittoria Corsa(measures bang on 30 mm on the rim) with ridenow tubes on my newly assembled Velobuild aerotrace(368). They feel absolutely rock solid, easy to mount the wheels, dead-true after some 900+ km of riding in some fairly rough early spring conditions in the north of Sweden. The accelerate well, atleast by my standards, holds speed and perform as I want them to. Its a high rim so in gusty crosswinds you need to hold onto your handlebars, but I usually do that anyway when I ride a bike 😅 Compared to early days V-shape rims they are super stable.
Will se how long the beerings last, but even if they break down I will be super happy with the purchase. From the feedback before shopping, during, and after sales I would argue that these are some of the best wheels if you dont want to spend more money than necessary, want to have a modern int and external measure. I also looked a lot at CSC, which could have been even a bit cheaper, but went Serenade because of the slightly wider rim. Will buy another pair for my girlfriend in the future, will probably compare CSC, Serenade, DFS and Zen against each other again, but after the very smooth experience Ive had of buying, and using, and since I like to find a optimum of bang-for-the-buck, I will lean towards Serenade again. Would recommend the product and the company!
April 15, 2026, 03:43:13 AM 		1
Re: Serenade 4550 Wavy Wheelset SUB 1200g steel spokes 500USD Got a set of 50s with 21 carbon spokes and 23internal/34external on the way. I got the same rims already with CY-Rays in 60mm depth and those wheels are awesome in how comfy and yet fast they are. The new wheels will go onto a climbing bike. Hoping they not too harsh.
May 04, 2026, 11:02:33 AM 		1
Re: Serenade 4550 Wavy Wheelset SUB 1200g steel spokes 500USD My wheels have finally arrived and made their maiden voyage.

https://serenadebikes.net/23mm-internal-high-performance-aero-bike-wheels-build-with-carbon-fiber-spokes-p6704522.html
50 mm deep, 5 mm carbon spokes, silver hubs, HG freehub; weighted at 1196 g (without tape)

Paired with GP5000 in 30 mm version (clincher version, measured at 31 mm) and TPU inner tubes they feel fast and noticeably more comfortable than my previous wheels with Sapim CX steel spokes. The ratchet also has a nice metallic sound to it ...
May 25, 2026, 03:08:28 AM 		1