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.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Mountain: Carbon Rims to DT Swiss 240s Hubs

1x11 speed carbon mountain bike wheelset

- 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

Wide, comfortable off-road touring wheelset

- 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