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.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Mountain: ENVE AM29 on Rohloff & DT Swiss Hubs
Mountain bike trail wheelset
- Intended use: Mountain biking, trail riding.
- Features: Lightweight rims, Gates Belt Drive Cog, Thru Axle front hub, Rohloff SPEEDHUB provides reliable shifting in all conditions.
- Recommended rider weight: <250 lb.
- Wheel Size: 29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: ENVE AM29
- Front hub: DT Swiss 240
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB
- Spokes: Sapim CX Ray
- Nipples: ENVE Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
Destination: Berkeley, CA
Monday, November 17, 2014
Touring: Velocity Aeroheat Rims on Rohloff & Schmidt Hubs
Strong, mixed terrain touring wheelset
- Intended use: Touring/Commuting
- Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB offers reliable shifting in all conditions, belt drive pulley allows for use of Gates Carbon Drive system, Schmidt SON28 generator hub allows battery free lighting in all conditions.
- Recommended rider weight: <200 lb.
- Wheel Size: 700c
Wheel build details
- Rims: Velocity Aeroheat
- Front hub: Schmidt SON 28 6 bolt disc
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front // 2 cross rear
- Extras: Matching Red Anodized Rims
Destination: Spokane, WA
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Touring: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on Rohloff and Schmidt Hubs
- Intended use: Touring/Commuting
- Features: Rim or disc brake, dynamo generator hub.
- Recommended rider weight: <175 lbs.
- Wheel size: 700c/29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
- Front hub: Schmidt SON28
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
- Spokes: Sapim Laser
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
Destination: Seattle, WA
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Mountain: NoTubes Arch EX rims on Rohloff and Hadley Hubs
- Intended use: Cross country mountain biking, trail riding
- Features: Light but sturdy rims; Rohloff SPEEDHUB provides reliable shifting in all conditions
- Recommended rider weight: <175 lbs.
- Wheel size: 29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: NoTubes Arch EX
- Front hub: Hadley Thru Axle
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
- Spokes: Sapim Laser
- Nipples: Sapim Alloy
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Mountain: Carbon Rims on Hope Pro 2 EVO Hubs
- Intended use: Mountain biking
- Features: Lightweight carbon wheelset
- Recommended rider weight: <175 lbs.
- Wheel size: 29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Imported carbon 29"
- Front hub: Hope Pro 2 EVO
- Rear hub: Hope Pro 2 EVO
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 3 cross rear
Destination: Berkeley, CA
Friday, October 31, 2014
Mountain: Carbon Rims on Industry Nine Hubs
- Intended use: Mountain biking, trail riding
- Features: Lightweight carbon rims, white spokes
- Recommended rider weight: <225 lbs.
- Wheel size: 29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Imported carbon 29", 35mm wide
- Front hub: Industry Nine
- Rear hub: Industry Nine
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 3 cross rear
Destination: El Cerrito, CA
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Road: Velocity A23 Rims on White Industries and Rohloff Hubs
- Intended use: Road riding, training
- Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB provides reliable shifting in all conditions and is compatible with Gates Carbon Drive belt drive.
- Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs.
- Wheel size: 700c
Wheel build details
- Rims: Velocity A23
- Front hub: White Industries MI6
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
Destination: Santa Rosa, CA
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Mountain: Surly Rabbit Hole Rims on Rohloff and Paul Hubs
- Intended use: Mountain biking, trail riding
- Features: 50mm wide rims with cut out centers to reduce rotational weight
- Recommended rider weight: <175 lbs.
- Wheel size: 29+
Wheel build details
- Rims: Surly Rabbit Hole 32h
- Front hub: Paul Components Disc FHUB
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
- Spokes: Sapim Laser
- Nipples: Black Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
Destination: Oakland, CA
Destination: Oakland, CA
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Mountain: Velocity Blunt 35 Rims on Surly Hubs
Single Speed Moutain Wheelset
- Intended use: Mountain biking, trail riding
- Intended use: Mountain biking, trail riding
- Features: Solid nutted axles, White Industries SS freewheel
- Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs.
- Wheel size: 29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Velocity Blunt 35
- Front hub: Surly
- Rear hub: Surly
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 3 cross rear
Destination: Mount Pleasant, SC
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Road: Velocity A23 Rims on White Industries Hubs
Lightweight Road Wheelset
- Intended use: Road riding, racing, and training
- Features: Lightweight road wheelset
- Recommended rider weight: <175 lbs.
- Wheel size: 700c
Wheel build details
- Rims: Velocity A23
- Front hub: White Industries T11
- Rear hub: White Industries T11
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 2 cross front / 2 cross rear
Destination: Berkeley, CA
Friday, October 17, 2014
Mountain: Velocity Dually Rims on Rohloff and Hadley Hubs
Ultra-wide Trail Bike Wheelset
- Intended use: Mountain biking, all-mountain riding
- Features: 45mm-wide rims increase tire's stability and contact patch; Rohloff SPEEDHUB provides reliable shifting in all conditions
- Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs.
- Wheel size: 29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Velocity Dually
- Front hub: Hadley
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
- Spokes: Sapim Force
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
Destination: Cycle Monkey Demo Wheels
Friday, July 25, 2014
Mountain: WTB i23 KOM Rims on Rohloff & White Brothers Hubs
- Intended use: Mountain biking, trail riding.
- Features: Lightweight aluminum rims are tubeless-ready, Rohloff SPEEDHUB XL provides reliable shifting in all conditions.
- Recommended rider weight: < 250 pounds
- Wheel size: 26"
Wheel build details
- Rims: WTB i23 KOM
- Front hub: White Brothers center lock disc QR
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB XL
- Spokes: Sapim CX Ray
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
Destination: Marin, CA
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Rohloff SPEEDHUB XL Fat Bike Wheel Build Specials Through August 31
Now through August 31, when we anticipate our first delivery of Rohloff's new fat bike-specific SPEEDHUB XL internal gear hubs, Cycle Monkey is offering specials on bikes and wheels built around these hubs. Details on wheelset specials can be found below. Details for complete bike packages can be found here.
Rims are available in carbon fiber or aluminum in widths from 50-100mm for trail or sand/snow use. Wheels can be set up with tubes or tubeless using tires from Vee Rubber, Surly, and 45NRTH. All wheels are built to Cycle Monkey's exacting in-house standards and come with our standard two-year guarantee on craftsmanship.
During our pre-sale, receive 10% off bike and wheel packages. In addition to this special pricing, existing SPEEDHUB owners can trade in their Rohloff hubs for $700 in credit towards a complete bike or new wheelset. With the anticipated late August delivery date for the new SPEEDHUB, we expect to start shipping wheels by the middle of September.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Fatbike: Sarma Naran 80 Carbon Rims to Rohloff SPEEDHUB XL and Hope Fatsno Hubs
- Intended use: Fatbiking, mountain biking, trail riding
- Features: Extra-wide rims for traction and comfort, Rohloff SPEEDHUB XL provides reliable shifting in all conditions
- Recommended rider weight: < 250 pounds
- Wheel size: 26"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Sarma Naran 80 (80mm)
- Front hub: Hope Fatsno 150
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB XL
- Spokes: Sapim CX Ray
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
Destination: Cycle Monkey Local Demo
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Mountain: Carbon Rims to DT Swiss 240s Hubs
- Intended use: Mountain biking, trail riding
- Features: Lightweight carbon rims, XD driver for 1x11 drivetrain
- Recommended rider weight: < 200 pounds
- Wheel size: 29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Imported carbon 29"
- Front hub: DT 240s
- Rear hub: DT 240s with XD driver
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 3 cross rear
Destination: Berkeley, CA
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Touring: Velocity Dually rims on Rohloff and Schmidt Hubs
- Intended use: Off-road touring, commuting, trail riding
- Features: Extra-wide rims for traction and comfort, Rohloff SPEEDHUB provides reliable shifting in all conditions, Schmidt hub offers bright battery-free lighting
- Recommended rider weight: < 250 pounds
- Wheel size: 29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Velocity Dually
- Front hub: Schmidt Son 28
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
Destination: Seattle, WA
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Fatbike: Surly Marge Lite rims on Shimano Alfine and Nexus hubs
- Intended use: Fatbiking, commuting, trail riding
- Features: Front hub provides battery free lighting, rear hub features three speed internal gear hub
- Recommended rider weight: < 215 pounds
- Wheel size: 26"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Surly Marge Lite 26"
- Front hub: Shimano Alfine Dynamo disc
- Rear hub: Shimano Nexus 3 speed disc
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 3 cross rear
Destination: Berkeley, CA
Friday, February 14, 2014
Mountain: Carbon rims to Industry Nine Torch hubs
- Intended use: Mountain bike, trail riding
- Features: Carbon rims offer superb strength to weight ratio, Industry Nine hubs offers near-instant engagement
- Recommended rider weight: <215 pounds
- Wheel size: 29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Imported carbon 29"
- Front hub: Industry Nine torch (32h), 15mm thru axle
- Rear hub: Industry Nine Torch (32h) with XD1 driver, 142x12mm thru axle
- Spokes: Sapim CX Ray white
- Nipples: Sapim Alloy
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 3 cross rear
Destination: Berkeley, CA
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Mountain: Stans NoTubes Flow EX on Project 321 and Rohloff hubs
- Intended use: Mountain bike, trail riding
- Features: Project 321 hub for Cannondale Lefty fork, Rohloff SPEEDHUB offers reliable shifting in all conditions.
- Recommended rider weight: <250 pounds
- Wheel size: 29"
Wheel build details
- Rims: Stan's NoTubes Flow EX, custom anodized gold
- Front hub: Project 321 Lefty Hub, custom anodized gold
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14, custom anodized gold
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
Destination: Israel
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Touring: Sun Ringle Rhyno Lite rims on Rohloff & Schmidt hubs
- Intended use: touring
- Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB offers reliable shifting in all conditions, wide, sturdy Rhyno Lite rim provides durability.
- Recommended rider weight: <300 pounds
- Wheel size: 700c
Wheel build details
- Rims: Sun Ringle Rhyno Lite 700c
- Front hub: Schmidt SON 28 dynamo
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear
- Extras: Magura Storm rotor rear
Destination: Hawaii and Indonesian tour
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