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, April 30, 2013

Touring: Rigida Rim on Rohloff Hub

Heavy Duty Touring Wheel
   Intended use: Touring
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable
     shifting in all conditions; heavy duty rim for long distance
     loaded touring
   Recommended rider weight: <25 lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Rigida Andra 30
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 2x
   Extras:Schwalbe Rim Liner

Destination: Burnaby, BC Canada


Sunday, April 28, 2013

Road - Tandem: HED & Kinlin Rims on Chris King Hubs

Tandem Road Wheels
   Intended use: Road
   Features: light, stiff, semi-aero 23mm wide rims offers
      better tire support than traditional 19-20mm wide rims;
      US-made hubs; fully serviceable bearings and drive
      mechanism
   Recommended rider weight: <350 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: HED C2 Belgium // Kinlin XC279
   Front hub: Chris King R45 (32H)
   Rear hub: Chris King Tandem (36H)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray // Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x // 3x
 
Destination: San Mateo, CA




Friday, April 26, 2013

Wheel House Refurb - Road: Velocity A23 Rims on Campy Record Hubs

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

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity A23
   Front hub: Campagnolo Record (32H)
   Rear hub: Campagnolo Record (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x // 3x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liner

Destination: Oakland, CA


Monday, April 22, 2013

Commuter/MTB: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on White Industries & Shimano Alfine Hubs

Heavy Duty Commuter/MTB Wheels
   Intended use: Transportation/trail riding
   Features: Shimano Alfine 11 internal gear hub offers reliable
      all-weather shifting performance; beefy rims handle road
      and trail hazards
   Recommended rider weight: < 250lbs.
   Wheel Size: 29"/700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Front hub: White Industries MI6 (36H)
   Rear hub: Shimano Alfine 11 (36H)
   Spokes: Sapim Force
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liners

Destination: Rome, Italy


Saturday, April 20, 2013

MTB: Velocity P35 Rims on WTB Laser Disc Lite & Single Duty Hubs

Wide Singlespeed Wheels
   Intended use: Singlespeed trail riding
   Features: 35mm wide rims offer good stiffness and tire
     support
   Recommended rider weight: < 200 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 29"/700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Blunt35 (Formerly P35)
   Front hub: WTB Laser Disc Lite (32H)
   Rear hub: WTB Single Duty (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 3x

Destination: Cycle Monkey Demo Wheels


Thursday, April 18, 2013

Cargo Bike: Salsa Gordo Rim on Rohloff Hub

Cargo Bike Wheel
   Intended use: Transportation/Hauling
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable
     shifting in all conditions; heavy duty build for hauling
     large loads
   Recommended rider weight: < 300lbs.
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Salsa Gordo
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36H)
   Spokes: DT Champion
   Nipples: DT brass
   Lacing: 2x
   Extras: Avid 160mm rotor

Destination: Sacramento, CA


Road: HED C2 Belgium Rim on White Industries T11 Hub

All-Around Road Wheel
   Intended use: Road riding
   Features: High quality US-made hub; 23mm wide rim
     offers good stiffness and tire support
   Recommended rider weight: < 175lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rim: HED C2 Belgium
   Rear hub: White Industries T11(24H)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Sapim aluminum
   Lacing: 2x

Destination: Los Angeles, CA


Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Touring: Velocity Dyad Rim on Rohloff Hub

Light to Moderate Duty Touring Wheel
   Intended use: Touring/Transportation
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable
     shifting in all conditions; sturdy enough to handle
     road and trail hazards without being too heavy
   Recommended rider weight: <175lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Velocity Dyad
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Laser
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 2x
   Extras: Avid 160mm rotor, Schwalbe rim liner

Destination: Las Vegas, NV