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, January 18, 2017

Fatbike: Whisky Carbon Rims with Hope & Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 XL


Tubeless Rohloff XL Carbon Wheels
   Intended use: Beach & snow adventures
   Features: Tubeless carbon rims
   Recommended rider weight: < 220 lbs
   Wheel Size: 26" Fat

Wheel build details
   Rims: Whisky Parts Co. Carbon
   Front hub: Hope Pro4 Fatsno
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear

Destination: Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Monday, January 9, 2017

Cargo: SP Dynamo & Rohloff SPEEHUB 500/14 Combo on Sun Rhyno Rims

All-Weather Cargo Wheelset
   Intended use: Bucket/cargo bike
   Recommended rider weight: 400 lbs with rider

Wheel build details
   Rims: Sun Rhyno 20" front // 26" rear
   Front hub: SP Dynamo PD-8
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Strong
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 2x front // 3x rear

Destination: California

Friday, January 6, 2017

Gravel: Velocity Aileron Rims with White Industries & Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

 Gravel Grinder / Cross Wheelset
   Intended use: Belt-drive, disc-brake gravel bike
   Recommended rider weight: <225 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Aileron
   Front hub: White Industries XMR
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear

Destination: Cedarville, OH

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

MTB: Lefty Cannondale & Shimano XT hubs on Alex Rims

 Lefty MTB Wheelset
   Intended use: Mountain & Trail riding
   Features: Cannondale Lefty front hub
   Recommended rider weight: < 250 lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Alex DM32 Rims
   Front hub: Cannondale Lefty
   Rear hub: Shimano Deore XT
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 3x rear

Destination: Chicago, IL

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

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Cross & Trail: Derby Carbon 29er Rims with Schmidt Dynamo & Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Derby Carbon 29er with Schmidt & Rohloff Hubs
   Intended use: Cross bike
   Features: Dynamo & Rohloff IGH
   Recommended rider weight: < =200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 29"

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

Destination: Laguna Beach, California

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

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

MTB: 29+ WTB Scraper Rims with Rohloff & SP Dynamo Hubs

MTB: 29+ SP Dynamo & Rohloff Build   Intended use: Trail riding
   Features: Gates Carbon Drive belt cog
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lb
   Wheel Size: 29+

Wheel build details
   Rims: WTB Scraper Rims
   Front hub: Shutter Precision PD-8X Fat Disc
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
   Nipples: DT Swiss Brass
   Lacing: 2x cross

Destination: Kila, Montana

Friday, June 24, 2016

MTB: 29+ WTB Scraper Rims with Rohloff & Hope Hubs

MTB: 29+ WTB Scraper Rims with Rohloff & Hope Hubs  
   Intended use: MTB Trail riding
   Recommended rider weight: <225 lbs
   Wheel Size: 29+

Wheel build details
   Rims: WTB Scraper Rims
   Front hub: Hope Pro2 EVO Fatsno
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear

Destination: San Antonio, TX

Friday, June 10, 2016

Fatbike: Surly Marge Lite Rims on Shimano Alfine and Nexus Hubs


Fat Touring Wheelset with IGH
- Intended use: Fatbike touring, trail riding
- Features: Wide but light fatbike rims enable bike to float over obstacles; Shimano Nexus gearhub 
- Recommended rider weight: <230 lbs.
- Wheel size: 26"

Wheel build details
- Rims: Surly Marge Lite
- Front hub: Shimano Alfine
- Rear hub: Shimano Nexus
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 2 cross front / 2 cross rear

Destination: El Cerrito, CA


Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Touring: Halo SAS Rim with Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Rohloff Touring Rear Wheel
   Intended use: Bikepacking & Touring
   Features: Disc brake
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Halo SAS
   Hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Brass
   Lacing: 2 cross

Destination:Humboldt County, CA

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

Monday, May 30, 2016

MTB: 29er Derby Carbon Rims with SP Dynamo & DT Swiss hubs

MTB: 29er Derby Carbon Rims with Shutter Precision Dynamo & DT Swiss 350 Hubs

Intended use: Bikepacking & trail riding with dynamo charging and/or lighting option
Features: Light-weight carbon rims, dynamo, and bladed spokes
Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs
Wheel Size: 29er



Wheel build details
   Rims: Derby Cycles Carbon
   Front hub: Shutter Precision PD-8X dynamo
   Rear hub: DT Swiss 350
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Aluminum
   Lacing: 3 cross

Destination: Mammoth, CA

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Cargo Trailer: Velocity Dually Rims with Velocity Thru-Axle Hubs

29" Cargo Trailer Wheels
   Intended use: Serious hauling
   Recommended cargo wt: ~200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dually
   Hubs: Velocity
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3 cross

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

MTB: 26+ Velocity Dually Rims with Profile Racing Hubs

26+ MTB Wheel Set
   Intended use: Sand, snow & trail riding
   Features: Double-wall rims for increased stiffness and tubeless ready
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dually Rim
   Hubs: Profile Racing Elite
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Extras: Surly Dirt Wizard 26" Tires (not shown)

Destination: Burnham, PA

Monday, May 9, 2016

29+ Trail Wheelset: Surly Bikes 29" Rabbit Hole Rims with Chris King Components ISO Hubs

29+ Trail Wheelset
   Intended use: Trail
   Features: 50mm wide, strong and stable
   Recommended rider weight: <250
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Surly Bikes, Rabbit Hole
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc
   Rear hub: Chris King ISO Disc
   Spokes: Sapim, double-butted
   Nipples: Sapim, Brass
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 3-Cross


Destination: Local Bay Area

Monday, May 2, 2016

36" Wheelset For DirtySixer Bikes: Nimbus Stealth2 Rims with Novatech and Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 XL

36" Wheelset for DirtySixer Bikes
   Intended use: Road/Tour/Gravel
   Features: IGH: Durable and
   dependable hassle-free gear hub
   Recommended rider weight: <350
   Wheel Size: 36"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Nimbus Stealth2
   Front hub: Novatech 150mm
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB
   500/14 XL
   Spokes: Sapim Leader
   Nipples: Sapim, Brass
   Lacing: front 3-Cross //
   rear 2-Cross






Destination: Santa Cruz, 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

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Tubeless Road Racing Wheelset: 700c Imported Carbon Rims with Tune Hubs

Road Wheelset
   Intended use: Road Racing
   Features: Rims- tubeless, lightweight deep U-
   shaped. Great weight/rim and depth/width ratio
   Hubs- strong and durable
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Imported Carbon
   Front hub: Tune MIG70
   Rear hub: Tune MAG170
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 3-Cross
 



Destination: Local Bay Area

Friday, April 22, 2016

Fat Bike Wheelset: 26" Weinnmann Fat Rims with Onyx Racing hub and Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Fat Bike Wheelset
   Intended use: Trail / Snow
   Features: IGH: Durable and
   dependable hassle-free gear hub
   Recommended rider weight:
   < 275
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Weinmann Fat Rims
   Front hub: Onyx Racing Fat hub
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB
   500/14 XL
   Spokes: Sapim, Race
   Nipples: Sapim, Race
   Lacing: front 3-Cross //
   rear 2-Cross
   Extras: 203 / 180 rotors

Destination: Canada