LF DT Swiss 180 50

Brand from Hong Kong · 8 variants in the manufacturer’s shop

Dimensions to scale, shape schematic
Rim depth
50 mm
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: lightfast.cc · As of 20 Oct 2026

“Rim Depth: 50/50MM”

Internal width

Internal width according to the shop: 21 mm.

Green: 23 mm internal width or more. Yellow: 21 to under 23 mm. Red: under 21 mm.

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: lightfast.cc · As of 20 Oct 2026

“Internal Rim Width: 21mm”

External width

External width according to the shop: 28 mm, internal width 21 mm, so 7 mm wider outside than inside.

Rated is how much wider the rim is outside than inside. Green: at least 7 mm. Yellow: 5 to under 7 mm. Red: under 5 mm.

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: lightfast.cc · As of 20 Oct 2026

“External Width: 28mm”

Set weight

Expected at 50 mm depth and 21 mm internal width: 1,393 g. Stated: 1,320 g, manufacturer’s claim.

Expected from a robust regression over the manufacturer’s claims of 1,095 wheelsets by rim depth and internal width. Green: lighter than expected. Yellow: up to 10% heavier than expected. Red: more than 10% heavier. With green load capacity, 5 and 12% apply.

± 30 g
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: lightfast.cc · As of 20 Oct 2026

“Wheelset Weight: 1320±30g”

  • Max. rider weight according to the manufacturer: 115 kg.

    Rated is the max. rider weight, without it the max. system weight (rider, bike and luggage); a limit without reference counts as system weight. Green: rider from 120 kg, system from 130 kg. Yellow: rider 100 to under 120 kg, system 110 to under 130 kg. Red: below. Grey: the manufacturer states no limit.

  • Duties and import VAT according to the shop: you pay them on import.

    Green: included, so duties paid delivery (DDP), or shipped from the EU. Yellow: you pay them on import, plus at least 19% import VAT, or only the taxes are included and the duties stay open. Grey: the shop does not say clearly.

  • Shipping to Germany according to the shop: free.

    Green: free to Germany. Yellow: paid. Grey: the shop does not say clearly.

  • Delivery time according to the shop: 25 to 55 business days.

    The upper value counts, days count as business days × 5/7. Green: up to 10 business days. Yellow: 11 to 20 business days. Red: more than 20 business days.

  • Returns according to the shop: 30 days.

    Green: 30 days or more if the shop pays return shipping. Yellow: 14 days or more. Red: under 14 days or no returns.

  • Original owners only, not transferable. In the first 3 months, repair or replacement is free. After that, up to month 36, you pay shipping. Hubs, freehub and spokes are excluded, as are accidents.

    Green: 3 years or more, or lifetime. Yellow: 2 years. Red: under 2 years.

  • Green: the brand offers crash replacement, a discounted replacement after a crash. Red: it offers none. Grey: it does not say clearly.

  • Green: wheel bags and more accessories included. Yellow: accessories such as valves, spare spokes or rim tape included, but no wheel bags. Red: the package list names only the wheels. Grey: the shop does not name what is included.

Specifications

LightFast LF DT Swiss 180 50, as claimed by the manufacturer: rim depth 50 mm, 21 mm internal width, 28 mm external width, 1,320 g per set, 20/20 spokes.

The manufacturer gives no figures yet for spoke material.

Load capacity

Max. rider weight
115 kg
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: lightfast.cc · As of 20 Oct 2026

“Rider Weight Limit: 253lbs/115kg”

Max. system weight
unknown
UCI approval
unknown

Spokes

Count F/R
20/20
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: lightfast.cc · As of 20 Oct 2026

“Front Spoke: 20”

Material
unknown
Model
Sapim CX-RAY
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: lightfast.cc · As of 20 Oct 2026

“Spoke type: Sapim CX-RAY”

Hub

Model
unknown
Freehub mechanism
Ratchet
Manufacturer’s claim

Source: lightfast.cc · As of 20 Oct 2026

“Hub System: Lastest Technical Ratchet System-DT SWISS 180, 36T /54T can be optional; The DT SWISS 180 hub continue to offer full power for cyclists;”

In the box

Included
unknown

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LightFast

Brand from Hong Kong · 41 wheelsets

Shipping to Germany
free
Duties and import VAT
you pay them on import
Delivery time
25 to 55 business days
Ships from
unclear
Returns
30 days
Payment methods
Credit card
Warranty
3 years
Crash replacement
unclear
Warranty handling
unknown

This is what the shop’s pages say, for deliveries to Germany. Sources, details and contact are on the brand page.

Offers

€1,327* $1,490* in the shop 6 variants lowest price
Variant Link to the shop
Nobel Black · 36T · 50/50MM Choose in the shop: Rim Depth: 50/50MM In the shop: Nobel Black · 36T · 50/50MM
New Font Black · 36T · 50/50MM Choose in the shop: Rim Depth: 50/50MM In the shop: New Font Black · 36T · 50/50MM
Nobel Silver · 36T · 50/50MM Choose in the shop: Rim Depth: 50/50MM In the shop: Nobel Silver · 36T · 50/50MM
Laser Logo · 36T · 50/50MM Choose in the shop: Rim Depth: 50/50MM In the shop: Laser Logo · 36T · 50/50MM
New Laser Logo · 36T · 50/50MM Choose in the shop: Rim Depth: 50/50MM In the shop: New Laser Logo · 36T · 50/50MM
No Logo · 36T · 50/50MM Choose in the shop: Rim Depth: 50/50MM In the shop: No Logo · 36T · 50/50MM
€1,343* $1,508* in the shop 1 variant
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New Font Silver · 36T · 50/50MM Choose in the shop: Rim Depth: 50/50MM In the shop: New Font Silver · 36T · 50/50MM
€1,351* $1,517* in the shop 1 variant
Variant Link to the shop
New Font Gold · 36T · 50/50MM Choose in the shop: Rim Depth: 50/50MM In the shop: New Font Gold · 36T · 50/50MM

* with the discount code FEASTCYCLES, already applied by the partner link

Prices from the manufacturer’s shop, as of 20 Oct 2026. Free shipping. You pay duties and import VAT on import. A final price with shipping and charges will follow.

Prices in € converted at €1 = $1.1225 as of 19 Oct 2026 (Source: ECB reference rates). The amount your bank charges can differ, depending on its rate and fees.

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LightFast LF DT Swiss 180 50 this model 50 mm 21 mm 1,320 g €1,327
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UPVINE Ultra 50 50 mm 23 mm 1,050 g −270 g €1,683 +€356
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Selected by specs: rim depth ±5 mm, internal width ±2 mm, one model per brand. Order as in the list: rating points, on a tie the price, then the smaller deviation in depth and internal width. Price from as in the list, without shipping and import charges.

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