Road Racing DT Swiss 180 23mm Internal Width (MG Series) Clincher D23-42MG

Brand from China · 6 variants in the manufacturer’s shop

Dimensions to scale, shape schematic

Rim depth: 42 mm
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.
External width: External width according to the shop: 28.6 mm, internal width 23 mm, so 5.6 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.
Set weight: Expected at 42 mm depth and 23 mm internal width: 1,286 g. Stated: 1,290 g, manufacturer’s claim.

Expected from a robust regression over 965 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.
Spokes F/R: 24/24
Spoke material: unknown

Max. rider weight according to the manufacturer: 90 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: 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.

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: 14 days or more. Red: under 14 days or no returns.
From the date of purchase, original owners only, not transferable. Proof of purchase, photos and serial number are required. Carbonal pays shipping in the first 45 days, after that you do.

Green: 3 years or more, or lifetime. Yellow: 2 years. Red: under 2 years.
15% discount on the current price, up to 2 years after purchase. You pay shipping.

Green: the brand offers crash replacement, a discounted replacement after a crash. Red: it offers none. Grey: it does not say clearly.
According to the product page, included: spare spokes, spare nipples.

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.

Price from

€1,199

$1,349 in the shop

Go to the lowest price

Shimano Road 11S · EXP 36 · D23-42MG, choose in the shop: Front wheel - rim model / Rear wheel - rim model: D23-42MG

All variants: €1,199 to €1,306
As of: 18 Oct 2026

Without shipping, duties and import VAT.

Specifications

The manufacturer gives no figures yet for spoke material.

Rim

Depth: 42 mm

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: carbonal.net · As of 18 Oct 2026

“Front wheel - rim model: D23-42MG (Depth: 32 / 38 / 42 / 50 / 60mm)”
Internal width: 23 mm

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: carbonal.net · As of 18 Oct 2026

“Inner / Outer Width: 23mm / 28.6mm”
External width: 28.6 mm

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: carbonal.net · As of 18 Oct 2026

“Inner / Outer Width: 23mm / 28.6mm”

Weight

Set: 1,290 g

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: carbonal.net · As of 18 Oct 2026

“Wheelset weight: 1,290g”

Load capacity

Max. rider weight: 90 kg

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: carbonal.net · As of 18 Oct 2026

“Max cyclist weight: 90kgs / 198lbs”
Max. system weight: unknown

Spokes

Count F/R: 24/24

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: carbonal.net · As of 18 Oct 2026

“Hole: Front 24, Rear 24”
Material: unknown
Model: Sapim CX-Ray, Black

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: carbonal.net · As of 18 Oct 2026

“Spoke: Sapim CX-Ray, Black”

Hub

Model: DT Swiss 180 EXP, Straight pull, Ceramic bearing

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: carbonal.net · As of 18 Oct 2026

“Hub Model: DT Swiss 180 EXP, Straight pull, Ceramic bearing”
Freehub mechanism: Ratchet

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: carbonal.net · As of 18 Oct 2026

“Ratchet: EXP 36 / EXP 54”

In the box

Included: spare spokes, spare nipples

Manufacturer’s claim

Source: carbonal.net · As of 18 Oct 2026

“* Each wheelset will ship with: spare spokes, nipples;”

Buy from Carbonal

Carbonal

Brand from China · founded 2009 · 350 wheelsets

Shipping to Germany: paid
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: PayPal, Credit card
Warranty: 5 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 Carbonal All 350 wheelsets from Carbonal in the list

Offers

Variant	Link to the shop
€1,199 $1,349 in the shop 1 variant lowest price
Shimano Road 11S · EXP 36 · D23-42MG Choose in the shop: Front wheel - rim model / Rear wheel - rim model: D23-42MG	In the shop: Shimano Road 11S · EXP 36 · D23-42MG
€1,217 $1,369 in the shop 2 variants
Sram XDR · EXP 36 · D23-42MG Choose in the shop: Front wheel - rim model / Rear wheel - rim model: D23-42MG	In the shop: Sram XDR · EXP 36 · D23-42MG
Shimano Micro Spline · EXP 36 · D23-42MG Choose in the shop: Front wheel - rim model / Rear wheel - rim model: D23-42MG	In the shop: Shimano Micro Spline · EXP 36 · D23-42MG
€1,288 $1,449 in the shop 1 variant
Shimano Road 11S · EXP 54 · D23-42MG Choose in the shop: Front wheel - rim model / Rear wheel - rim model: D23-42MG	In the shop: Shimano Road 11S · EXP 54 · D23-42MG
€1,306 $1,469 in the shop 2 variants
Sram XDR · EXP 54 · D23-42MG Choose in the shop: Front wheel - rim model / Rear wheel - rim model: D23-42MG	In the shop: Sram XDR · EXP 54 · D23-42MG
Shimano Micro Spline · EXP 54 · D23-42MG Choose in the shop: Front wheel - rim model / Rear wheel - rim model: D23-42MG	In the shop: Shimano Micro Spline · EXP 54 · D23-42MG

Prices from the manufacturer’s shop, as of 18 Oct 2026, without shipping, duties and import VAT. A final price with shipping and charges will follow.

Prices in € converted at €1 = $1.1253 as of 16 Oct 2026 (Source: ECB reference rates). The amount your bank charges can differ, depending on its rate and fees.

Similar wheelsets from other brands

Wheelset	Depth	Internal	Weight	Price from
Carbonal Road Racing DT Swiss 180 23mm Internal Width (MG Series) Clincher D23-42MG this model	42 mm	23 mm	1,290 g	€1,199
Nepest NOVA 45	45 mm	23 mm	1,220 g −70 g	€1,359 +€160
Elitewheels Drive G CS 45	45 mm	24 mm	1,300 g +10 g	€1,128 −€71
UPVINE Ultra 40	40 mm	23 mm	950 g −340 g	€1,866 +€667
Bola PRO 40G	40 mm	24 mm	1,170 g −120 g	€888 −€311

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.

Sources

Product page carbonal.net retrieved 18 Oct 2026