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.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

MTB: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on White Industries Hubs


Heavy-Duty Multiuse Wheel
   Intended use: Commuting & trail riding
   Features: Durable wheel for larger rider or tandem use
   Recommended rider weight: <350 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Front hub: White Industries MI6 (40 H)
   Rear hub: White Industries MI6 (40 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 3x
 

Destination: Oakland, CA


Sunday, June 23, 2013

Touring: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on Rohloff & White Industries Hubs


Durable Touring Wheels
   Intended use: Touring
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions
   Recommended rider weight: <300 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Front hub: White Industries MI6 Disc (36)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liners

                                                 Destination: El Dorado, AR


Friday, June 21, 2013

MTB: Surly Rabbit Hole Rims on Rohloff and Paul 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: <175 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Surly Rabbit Hole
   Front hub: Paul FHUB Disk (32 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Magura Storm rotors

                                                 Destination: Santa Fe, NM


Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Cruiser Rims on Rohloff & Schmidt Hubs


Chopper Bike Wheels
   Intended use: Urban riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; Schmidt SON28 dynamo hub to power lights
   Recommended rider weight: <300 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 26" // 20"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Choppers US
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28 (36 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
 

                                                 Destination: San Francisco, CA


Monday, June 17, 2013

Road: DT Swiss RR585 Rims on Rohloff & Campagnolo Hubs


Durable Road Wheels
   Intended use: Road riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; aero profile rim, ultra-durable construction
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: DT Swiss RR585
   Front hub: Campagnolo Record (32 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liner

Destination: San Diego, CA


Saturday, June 15, 2013

Touring: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs


Durable Touring Wheels
   Intended use: 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 durabillity
   Recommended rider weight: <300 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (36 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liners

                                                Destination: Kish Fabrication, Carrboro, NC


Road: ENVE Rims on Alchemy Hubs


Lightweight Carbon Road Rims
   Intended use: Road riding/ racing
   Features: Stiff, aerodynamic carbon construction
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: ENVE SES 3.4
   Front hub: Alchemy ELF
   Rear hub: Alchemy ORC UL
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Internal
   Lacing: radial // 2x
 

Destination: Vallejo, CA


Thursday, June 13, 2013

MTB: NoTubes Flow EX Rim on Rohloff Hub


All-Around MTB Wheel
   Intended use: Trail riding
   Features: Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rim: NoTubes Flow EX
   Hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 2x
   Extras: NoTubes yellow tape

Destination: Cycle Monkey Demo Wheel


Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Road: Velocity Dyad Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs

All-Around Road Wheels
   Intended use: Road riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting
     in all conditions
   Recommended rider weight: <220 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (24 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liner

Destination: Madison, WI



Sunday, June 9, 2013

Road: Velocity Rims on Rohloff & White Industries Hubs

All-Around Road Wheels
   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
   Rims: Velocity A23
   Front hub: White Industries MI5 (28 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Laser
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: front // rear
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liner

Destination: Petaluma, CA


Friday, June 7, 2013

Road: Xentis Rims on Tune Hubs


Lightweight Carbon Clinchers
   Intended use: Road riding/racing
   Features: Rims handmade in Austria
   Recommended rider weight: <190 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Xentis Squad 2.5
   Front hub: Tune Mig 70
   Rear hub: Tune Mag 60
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Internal hidden alloy
   Lacing: radial // 2x
 

Destination: Cycle Monkey Demo Wheels

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

MTB: ENVE Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs

Ultimate Cross-Country Wheelset
   Intended use: XC riding/racing
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB offers reliable shifting in all
     conditions; lightweight carbon construction, tubeless
     compatible
   Recommended rider weight: <225 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: ENVE XC 29 clincher
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc Ceramic (28 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Internal
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Shimano rotors

Destination: Firefly Bicycles, Boston MA