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Cyclocross DT 240s 40

Brand from China, 24 variants in the manufacturer’s shop.

Dimensions to scale, shape schematic
Rim depth
40 mm
Source

Source: serenadebikes.net, As of 2 Nov 2026

“Bild: zwei Felgenprofile, beide 40 hoch, 28/21 und 29/21 mit 2.5mm Versatz (Variante „Asymmetrical / Sapim cx-ray / XDR / 3K Twill / Center lock")”

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.
Source

Source: serenadebikes.net, As of 2 Nov 2026

“Inner Width (Bild: beide Profile innen 21): 21mm”

Tire width on this rim
External width

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.
Set weight

Expected at 40 mm depth and 21 mm internal width: 1,330 g. Stated: 1,290 g, manufacturer’s claim.

Expected from a robust regression over the manufacturer’s claims of 1,285 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
Source

Source: serenadebikes.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Weight: 1290 +/- 30gr/set.”

All values are manufacturer’s claims unless marked otherwise. “Source” shows link and date.

  • Rated is the max. rider weight, without it the max. system weight (rider, bike and luggage); a limit without reference counts as system weight. If the rider weight is above the system weight, the system weight counts. 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: included, duties paid delivery (DDP).

    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: paid, $91.

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

  • Delivery time according to the shop: 14 to 21 days, so up to 15 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, you pay return shipping.

    Green: 30 days or more if the shop pays return shipping. Yellow: any other period, including returns only for defects.

  • For manufacturing defects, Serenade ships replacement parts free of charge and pays for repair and labor at a bike shop of your choice. For this you need proof of purchase, the serial number and photos and videos of the damage.

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

  • 15% discount on a replacement part or a new model if the damage occurs within 2 years of purchase through a crash, an accident or your own error.

    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

Terms explained

Serenade Cyclocross DT 240s 40, as claimed by the manufacturer: rim depth 40 mm, 21 mm internal width, 1,290 g per set, 24/24 spokes.

The manufacturer gives no figures yet for external width and spoke material.

Load capacity

Max. rider weight
unknown
Max. system weight
unknown
UCI approval
unknown

Spokes

Count F/R
24/24
Source

Source: serenadebikes.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Hole: Front 24, Rear 24.”

Material
unknown
Model
CN474, Pillar 1420, Sapim cx-ray
Source

Source: serenadebikes.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Spokes: CN474, Pillar 1420, Sapim cx-ray”

Hub

Model
DT Swiss 240s hub, straight-pull.
Source

Source: serenadebikes.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Hub: DT Swiss 240s hub, straight-pull.”

Freehub mechanism
Ratchet
Source

Source: serenadebikes.com, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Freehub system: Ratchet System 36T.”

In the box

Included
unknown

Buy from Serenade

Serenade

Brand from China, 176 wheelsets.

Shipping to Germany
paid, $91
Duties and import VAT
included, duties paid delivery (DDP)
Delivery time
14 to 21 days
Ships from
unclear
Returns
30 days, you pay return shipping
Payment methods
unclear
Warranty
2 years
Crash replacement
yes
Warranty handling
unclear

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

All about Serenade All 176 wheelsets from Serenade in the list

Offers

€714 $789 in the shop 8 variants lowest price
Variant
Asymmetrical, CN474, XDR, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Asymmetrical, CN474, XDR, UD, Center lock In the shop
Asymmetrical, CN474, Shimano 11S, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Asymmetrical, CN474, Shimano 11S, UD, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, CN474, XDR, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, CN474, XDR, UD, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, CN474, Shimano 11S, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, CN474, Shimano 11S, UD, Center lock In the shop
€751 $829 in the shop 7 variants
Variant
Asymmetrical, Pillar 1420, XDR, UD, Center lock In the shop
Asymmetrical, Pillar 1420, Shimano 11S, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Asymmetrical, Pillar 1420, Shimano 11S, UD, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, Pillar 1420, XDR, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, Pillar 1420, XDR, UD, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, Pillar 1420, Shimano 11S, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, Pillar 1420, Shimano 11S, UD, Center lock In the shop
€787 $869 in the shop 9 variants
Variant
Asymmetrical, Sapim cx-ray, XDR, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Asymmetrical, Sapim cx-ray, XDR, UD, Center lock In the shop
Asymmetrical, Sapim cx-ray, Shimano 11S, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Asymmetrical, Sapim cx-ray, Shimano 11S, UD, Center lock In the shop
Asymmetrical, Pillar 1420, XDR, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, Sapim cx-ray, XDR, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, Sapim cx-ray, XDR, UD, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, Sapim cx-ray, Shimano 11S, 3K Twill, Center lock In the shop
Symmetrical, Sapim cx-ray, Shimano 11S, UD, Center lock In the shop

Prices from the manufacturer’s shop, as of 15 Nov 2026. Shipping comes on top: $91. Duties and import VAT are included (duties paid delivery, DDP). A final price with shipping and charges will follow.

Prices in € converted at €1 = $1.1052 as of 13 Nov 2026 (Source: ECB reference rates). The amount your bank charges can differ, depending on its rate and fees.

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Selected by specs: rim depth ±5 mm, internal width ±2 mm, one wheelset 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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