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, December 13, 2012

Wheel House Refurb - Recumbent: Velocity Rim on Well-Ridden Rohloff Hub

Lightweight 26" Rear Wheel for Recumbent
   Intended use: Road riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 gear hub, lightweight
   rim
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs

Wheel build details
   Rim: Velocity Aerohead
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 2x
   Extras: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 overhaul,

Destination: Plymouth, MN


Tuesday, December 11, 2012

MTB: Velocity Aeroheat Rims on Chris King Hubs

Cross Country Mountain Bike Wheels
   Intended use: XC/trail riding
   Features: custom anodized rims, Chris King ISO hubs easily
      convert between 9mm and 15mm axle up front and
      10x135mm and 12x142mm in rear; can be set up tubeless;
      light without being delicate, PINK!!!
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Aeroheat custom anodized pink
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (32H)
   Rear hub: Chris King ISO Disc (32H)
   Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
   Nipples: DT Swiss Brass
   Lacing: 3x // 3x
 
                                                Destination: For Sale $850




Sunday, December 9, 2012

E-Bike MTB: Alex Rim on Rohloff Hub

Heavy-Duty Electric-Assist Mountain Bike Wheel
   Intended use: trail riding & commuting
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers
     reliable shifting in all conditions, wide, sturdy rim supports
     large tires
   Recommended rider weight: <400 lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Alex DX32
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36H)
   Spokes: Sapim Strong
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 2x
   Extras: Rohloff 203mm rotor, Gates Carbon Drive belt pulley

Destination: Ft. Lauderdale, FL


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



Monday, December 3, 2012

MTB: EDGE Composites Rim on Hope Hub

Ultimate Cross Country Mountain Bike Wheel
   Intended use: XC/trail riding
   Features: Hope Pro II hub easily converts between 9mm, 15mm,
      and 20mm axles; can be set up tubeless; lightweight carbon rim
      is as strong and stiff as many downhill rims
   Recommended rider weight: <240 lbs
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rim: EDGE Composites XC 29 carbon
   Front hub: Hope Pro II (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: ENVE hidden alloy
   Lacing: 3x

Destination: For Sale $900


     
           
                 

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

Thursday, November 29, 2012

For Sale -- MTB: NoTubes Rim on Toxoholics Hub

Solid Mountain Bike Front Wheel
   Intended use: Trail Riding
   Features: Toxoholics hub uses same 4-bolt rotors as Rohloff
     SPEEDHUB 500/14 & easily changes between 9mm, 15mm,
     and 20mm axles; easy tubeless setup; 28mm wide rim offers
     good support for tires up to 2.35" and good combination of
     strength vs weight
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rim: No Tubes Flow
   Front hub: Toxoholics (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x
   Extras: NoTubes valve stem and yellow tape

                                                Destination: For Sale $340

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

MTB: ENVE Rims on Rohloff & Project 321 Hubs

Ultimate Cross Country Mountain Bike Wheels
   Intended use: XC/trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in all conditions; easy tubeless setup; lightweight carbon rims are as strong and stiff as many downhill rims
   Recommended rider weight: <240 lbs
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: ENVE Composites XC 29 carbon
   Front hub: Project 321 Lefty (32H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: ENVE hidden alloy
   Lacing: 3x // 2x

Destination: Cycle Monkey Project Bike