Wheel House & Cycle Monkey

Welcome to our Wheel House! Wheel building is central to Cycle Monkey. Here, we feature hand-built wheels that are made to order for our customers - either for existing bikes or complete bike packages. Check out The Monkey Lab to see complete bikes that feature Cycle Monkey wheels and other products.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

MTB: NoTubes Crest and Arch EX Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs


Lightweight Mountain Bike Rims
   Intended use: XC/trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; lightweight, tubeless-compatible
   Recommended rider weight: <170
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: NoTubes Crest (front) NoTubes Arch EX (rear)
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (32 H)
   Rear hub: Rohoff Speedhub 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
 

                                                 Destination: Newhaven, CT


Tuesday, May 28, 2013

MTB: Surly Rolling Darryl Rims on Rohloff and Hope Hubs


Fat Bike Wheels
   Intended use: Snow, sand, trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
    all conditions; wide single wall rims with cutouts offer good
    support for large tires without excessive weight
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Surly Rolling Darryl
   Front hub: Hope Fatsno
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Surly PVC rim liner

                                                 Destination: Seattle, WA


Sunday, May 26, 2013

MTB: Surly Rabbit Hole Rims on Rohloff and Phil Wood Hubs


29"+ Fat Bike Wheels
   Intended use: Trail riding & bike-packing
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; wide, lightweight rim for Surly Knard 29x3.0"
     fat bike tires
   Recommended rider weight: <175lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Surly Rabbit Hole
   Front hub: Phil Wood MTB Hub (32 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Surly PVC rim tape, Shimano rotors

                                                Destination: Elkhorn, NE


Friday, May 24, 2013

MTB: NoTubes Flow Rims on Industry Nine and Lefty Hubs

Blinged Out Single Speed Wheels
   Intended use: XC trail riding
   Features:twisted spoke pattern; color-matched rims-spokes
     and hubs-nipples
   Recommended rider weight: <250lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims:No Tubes Flow
   Front hub:Industry Nine Torch for Lefty (32H)
   Rear hub: Industry Nine Torch Single Speed (32H)
   Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
   Nipples: Paceline aluminum
   Lacing: 3x twisted  // 3x twisted
   Extras: No Tubes yellow tape and valve stems

Destination:Charlottesville, VA

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Commuter: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on Rohloff & White Industries Hubs

Heavy Duty Touring Wheels
   Intended use:On and off road touring
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting
      in all conditions; wide, thick-walled rims provide a strong
      wheel, good tire support, and good durability; custom
     powdercoated rims; thin spokes for improved comfort
   Recommended rider weight: <250lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims:Velocity Cliffhanger, custom powder coated
   Front hub:White Industries MI6 (36H)
   Rear hub:Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36H)
   Spokes:SapimLaser
   Nipples:Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x //2x
   Extras:Custom powder coating on rims

Destination:Garden City, KS


Monday, May 20, 2013

Road - Recumbent: Mavic Rim on Rohloff Hub

Rear Wheel for Recumbent
   Intended use:Road
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting
      in all conditions; sturdy mtb rim can be used for light to
      moderate loaded touring on or off road
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs
   Wheel Size:26"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Mavic XM719
   Hub:Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36H)
   Spokes:Sapim Race
   Nipples:Sapim brass
   Lacing:2x
   Extras:Magura Storm rotor; Schwalbe rim liner

Destination:Sterling, VA


Saturday, May 18, 2013

Road: Kinlin XC279 Rims on White Industries Hubs

All Around Road Wheels
   Intended use:Road riding
   Features: light, stiff, semi-aero 23mm wide rims offers better
      tire support than traditional 19-20mm wide rims; easy
      tubeless setup
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims:Kinlin XC279
   Front hub: Velocity T11 (20H)
   Rear hub:Velocity T11 (24H)
   Spokes:Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples:Sapim aluminum
   Lacing:2x  // 2x
   Extras:No Tubes yellow tape and valve stem

Destination:Cycle Monkey Demo Wheels


Thursday, May 16, 2013

MTB: Sun MTX33 Rims on Rohloff and Chris King Hubs

Heavy Duty MTB Trail Bike Wheels
   Intended use: Aggressive trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting
      in all conditions; wide, sturdy downhill rims in 29" diameter
   Recommended rider weight: < 250lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims:Sun Ringle MTX33
   Front hub:Chris King ISO Disc (32H)
   Rear hub:Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes:Sapim Race
   Nipples:Sapim brass
   Lacing:3x  // 2x
  
Destination:Cycle Monkey Demo Bike


Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Wheelhouse Refurb - MTB: NoTubes Crest Rims on NoTubes Hubs

Lighweight MTB Racing Wheels
   Intended use:MTB Racing
   Features:Lighweight race day wheels
   Recommended rider weight: <160lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims:No Tubes Crest
   Front hub:No Tubes 3.3 (32H)
   Rear hub:No Tubes 3.3 (32H)
   Spokes:Sapim Laser
   Nipples:Sapim alloy
   Lacing:3x  // 3x
   Extras:No Tubes valve stems

Destination:Santa Cruz, CA

Sunday, May 12, 2013

MTB: Surly Rims on Paul Hubs

Fat Bike Wheels
   Intended use: MTB - snow/sand/trail
   Features:Wide single wall rims with cutouts offer good
     support for large tires without excessive weight;
     135/170mm symmetric wheel builds provide good
     wheel stability
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims:Surly Rolling Darryl
   Front hub:Paul Disc Whub (32H)
   Rear hub:Paul Disc Rhub 170 (32H)
   Spokes:Sapim Race
   Nipples:Sapim brass
   Lacing:3x  // 3x

Destination:Wadsworth, OH


Friday, May 10, 2013

Wheel House Refurb - Velocity Aerohead Rim on Rohloff Hub

Internal Gear Hub Road Wheel
   Intended use:Road riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting
      in all conditions
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rim: Velocity Aerohead
   Rear hub:Rohlofff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes:Sapim Race
   Nipples:Sapim brass
   Lacing:2x
  
Destination:Oakland, CA


Wednesday, May 8, 2013

MTB E-Bike: Custom Carbon Fat Bike Rim on Basic Single Speed Hub

Carbon Fat Bike Wheel
   Intended use: Urban/beach/trail riding
   Features:Custom carbon fiber fat bike rim
   Recommended rider weight: <300lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims:Custom Carbon
   Rear hub:generic single speed hub (36H)
   Spokes:Sapim Stong
   Nipples:Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x
  
Destination:Oakland, CA