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Showing posts with label Commuting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Commuting. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Commuting Wheelset: Velocity Dyad Rims with Schmidt Dynamo & Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14


Touring / Commuting Wheelset for Soma Wolverine
   Features: Dynamo + Rohloff-Belt Drive Train
   Recommended rider weight: < 250 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28 dynamo
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass Silver
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear

Destination: Nebraska

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Commuting Wheelset: Rims with Schmidt Dynamo & Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Commuting Wheelset: Rims with Schmidt Dynamo & Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Intended use: Daily commuters
   Recommended rider weight: <
   Wheel Size:

Wheel build details
   Rims: Ride Andra30
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28 Dynamo
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Force
   Nipples: Brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear

Destination: Somersworth, New Hamphshire

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Commuting Wheelset: Velocity Rims with Schmidt Dynamo & DT Swiss Hubs

Dynamo-Powered Commuter
   Intended use: Commuting & Touring
   Features: Dynamo hub to power lights
   Recommended rider weight: < 200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c / 29er

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28
   Rear hub: DT Swiss 350
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Brass
   Lacing: 3 cross

Destination: Newark, CA

Friday, April 29, 2016

Road / Commuting Wheelset: 700c Velocity Deep-V Rims with Phil Wood Hubs

Road / Commuting Wheelset
   Intended use: Commuting / Road
   Features: Strength and reliability
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Deep-V
   Front hub: Phil Wood
   Rear hub: Phill Wood
   Nipples: Sapim, Brass
   Lacing: front 3-Cross //
   rear 3-Cross
 




Destination: Local Bay Area

Monday, April 4, 2016

Fixed / Single-Speed Wheelset: Reflective Velocity Aileron with Paul Components Disk Hubs


Single-Speed Commuting Wheelset
   Intended use: Commuting
   Features: Rims- Strong, durable, and reflective
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Aileron, reflective
   Front hub: Paul Components Disk QR
   Rear hub: Paul Components Fixed Disk
   Spokes: Race, black
   Nipples: Brass, black
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 3-Cross
   Extras: 160mm rotor , blue liner


Destination: San Francisco, CA

Friday, March 25, 2016

Tubeless Touring / Commuting Dynamo Wheel: 700c Velocity Cliffhanger with Shutter Precision Dynamo Hub

Touring / Commuting Dynamo Wheel
   Intended use: Commuting / Touring
   Features: Dynamo hub: Self-generated lighting
   Rim- Strong and durable
   Recommended rider weight: <275
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Front hub: Shutter Precision PD-8X
   Spokes: Race, Black
   Nipples: Brass, Black
   Lacing: front 2-Cross
   Extras: Tubeless tape







Destination: Oregon

Thursday, March 3, 2016

700c Commuting / Touring Wheelset: Velocity Dyad with SP Dynamo Hub and Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

700c Touring Wheelset
   Intended use: Touring
   Features: Rim- wider for strength,
   great for touring and commuting;
   Generator hub provides battery-free
   lighting and electronic device
   charging; Rohloff SPEEDHUB
   internal gear hub provides reliable
   shifting for daily transportation use
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad, Black
   Front hub: Shutter Precision PD-8
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB
   500/14, Black
   Spokes: Race, Black
   Nipples: Brass, Black
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 2-Cross
   Extras: Blue liner, 160mm rotor


Destination:  Ankeny, Iowa

Friday, January 15, 2016

Commuting/Touring: Velocity Dyad with Shutter Precision Dynamo and Rohloff

Velocity Rims, Disk brakes, Rohloff Speed Hub, Dynamo Shutter Precision PD8, internal gear shifting, touring wheels,
Commuting/Light duty touring wheelset

Intended use: Touring
Features: Generator hub provides battery-free lighting and  electronic device charging; Rohloff SPEEDHUB internal gear  hub provides reliable shifting for daily transportation use
Recommended rider weight: 200lbs
Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details:

Rims: Velocity Dyad, Black NMSW
Front hub: Dynamo -Shutter Precision PD-8, 32H
Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14, 32H red
Spokes: Race, Black
Nipples: Brass, Black
Lacing: Front: 3 Cross // Rear: 2 Cross
Extras: Schwalbe rim liner, 160 / 180 rotor


Destination: West Hartford, Connecticut

Monday, December 16, 2013

Commuting: Velocity Dyad rims on Rohloff and Schmidt hubs

Durable daily commuting wheelset

- Intended use: Commuting, urban riding.
- Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB offers reliable shifting in all conditions, belt drive pulley allows for use of Gates Carbon Drive system, Schmidy SON28 genberator hub allows battery free lighting in all conditions.
- Recommended rider weight: <175 lbs
- Wheel size: 700c

Wheel build details

- Rims: Velocity Dyad
- Front hub: Schmidt SON28
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
- Spokes: Sapim Laser
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front/2 cross rear

Destination: New England


Thursday, September 5, 2013

Commuting: Rohloff SPEEDHUB and Schmidt SON28 dynamo on Velocity Dyad rims

Rohloff SPEEDHUB and Schmidt SON28 dynamo on Velocity Dyad rims
   Intended use: Commuting and Touring
   Features: Self contained Rohloff SPEEDHUB 14-speed internally geared hub with belt drive sprocket and efficient SON28 dynamo hub built onto tough and durable rims for every day riding.
   Recommended rider weight: <175lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad, 32 hole polished silver
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28 dynamo polished silver
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14, 32 hole polished silver
   Spokes: SAPIM Laser
   Nipples: SAPIM brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear
   Extras: Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt sprocket, Schwalbe rim liners

Destination: Waterford Cycles, Waterford, Wisconsin




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


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, 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


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


Friday, December 7, 2012

Wheel House Refurb + New Wheel - Commuter: Velocity Dyad Rims on Rohloff & Schmidt Hubs

Daily Commuter Wheels
   Intended use: transportation
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 internal gear hub offers
      reliable all-weather shifting performance; Schmidt SON 28
      SL dynamo hub to power lights; sturdy enough to handle
      road hazards without being too heavy
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad
   Front hub: Schmidt SON 28 SL (32H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liners, Avid Cleansweep rotors, Gates
                                                       Carbon Drive belt pulley, Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
                                                       overhaul

                                               Destination: Larkspur, CA




Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Wheel House Refurb - Commuter: Alex Rims on Shimano Alfine Hubs


Fitness Riding & Commuting Wheels
   Intended use: transportation, fun, fitness
   Features: Shimano Alfine 11 internal gear hub offers reliable
      all-weather shifting performance; Shimano Alfine dynamo
      hub to power lights; sturdy enough to handle road hazards
      without being too heavy for fitness riding
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Alex DA22
   Front hub: Shimano Alfine Dynamo (36H)
   Rear hub: Shimano Alfine 11 (36H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
                                                    Extras: replaced front hub on stock wheels & checked over
                                                        rear wheel; Shimano Centerlock rotors

                                                 Destination: Albany, CA



Saturday, December 1, 2012

E-Bike Commuter: Velocity Rim on Rohloff Hub

Solid Electric-Assist Commuter Wheel
   Intended use: transportation
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 internal gear hub offers
     reliable all-weather shifting performance
   Recommended rider weight: <275 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rim: Velocity Deep V
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36H)
   Spokes: Alex Stainless
   Nipples: Alex Brass
   Lacing: 3x
   Extras: Avid Cleansweep rotor

Destination: Harris Cyclery West Newton, MA