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Korstead KR979 Carbon Spoke 50

Brand from China, 12 variants in the manufacturer’s shop.

Dimensions to scale, shape schematic
Rim depth
50 mm
Source

Source: serenadebikes.net, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Rim Depth: 50mm”

Internal width

Internal width according to the shop: 23 mm.

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

Source: serenadebikes.net, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Rims Inner Width: 23mm”

Tire width on this rim
External width

External width according to the shop: 34 mm, internal width 23 mm, so 11 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.
Source

Source: serenadebikes.net, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Rims outer Width: 34mm”

Set weight

Expected at 50 mm depth and 23 mm internal width: 1,336 g. Stated: 1,236 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.net, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Weight: 50mm, 1236+/-30g”

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

  • 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. 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • 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 Korstead KR979 Carbon Spoke 50, as claimed by the manufacturer: rim depth 50 mm, 23 mm internal width, 34 mm external width, 1,236 g per set, 20/20 Carbon spokes.

Load capacity

Max. rider weight
115 kg
Source

Source: serenadebikes.net, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Rider Weight Limit: 242 lbs /115kg”

Max. system weight
unknown
UCI approval
unknown

Spokes

Count F/R
20/20
Source

Source: serenadebikes.net, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Spoke Count: Front 20H, Rear 20H”

Material
Carbon
Source

Source: serenadebikes.net, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Spokes: 4.0mm carbon spokes”

Model
unknown

Hub

Model
Korstead979
Source

Source: serenadebikes.net, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Hubs: Korstead979”

Freehub mechanism
Ratchet
Source

Source: serenadebikes.net, As of 15 Nov 2026

“Hubs: Korstead979”

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

€588 $649 in the shop 12 variants lowest price
Variant
50mm, HG, 4.0mm carbon spokes, Black In the shop
50mm, HG, 4.0mm carbon spokes, White In the shop
50mm, HG, 4.0mm carbon spokes, Gray In the shop
50mm, HG, 4.0mm carbon spokes, Without logo In the shop
50mm, XDR, 4.0mm carbon spokes, Black In the shop
50mm, XDR, 4.0mm carbon spokes, White In the shop
50mm, XDR, 4.0mm carbon spokes, Gray In the shop
50mm, XDR, 4.0mm carbon spokes, Without logo In the shop
50mm, MS, 4.0mm carbon spokes, Black In the shop
50mm, MS, 4.0mm carbon spokes, White In the shop
50mm, MS, 4.0mm carbon spokes, Gray In the shop
50mm, MS, 4.0mm carbon spokes, Without logo In the shop

Prices from the manufacturer’s shop, as of 15 Nov 2026. Whether shipping comes on top is unclear. Whether duties and import VAT come on top is unclear. 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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