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.
Showing posts with label 29er. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 29er. Show all posts

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, 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

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Trail / Cross Country / All Mountain Wheelset: 29" Velocity Blunt 35 with Chris King ISO Thru-Axle and Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Trail / Cross Country / All Mountain
   Intended use: MTB
   Features: Rims-Width gives more traction /
   lateral stiffness without so much weight
   IGH: Durable and dependable
   hassle-free gear hub.
   Recommended rider weight: <275
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Blunt
   Front hub: Chris King ISO LD 15Q
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/15
   Spokes: Sapim Force
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 2-Cross
   Extras: 180 / 203 rotors & blue liner

Destination: Santa Cruz, California

Thursday, April 14, 2016

29" Tubeless Ready Cyclocross Wheelset: DT Swiss XR29 with DT Swiss 240 Disk Hubs



Tubeless Ready Cyclocross Wheelset

   Intended use: Cyclocross
   Features: Tubeless Compatible
   Recommended rider weight:
   <200lbs
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: DT Swiss XR29
   Front hub: DT Swiss 240 disc
   Rear hub: DT Swiss 240 disc
   Spokes: Spaim CX-Ray
   black +2 white
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear
   3-Cross
   Extras: white spokes to sides
   of valve


Destination: Local Bay Area (Pick-Up)

Monday, March 7, 2016

29ER Expedition / Touring Wheel: Rigida Ryde Andra 30 with Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Expedition Wheel
   Intended use: Touring, Expedition
   Features: Rim: Strong; Rohloff SPEEDHUB
   internal gear hub provides reliable and hassle-free
   shifting
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Rigida Ryde Andra 30
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Force, black
   Nipples: Brass, black
   Lacing: rear 2-Cross
   Extras: Blue liner, 160mm rotor tape




Destination: Local Bay Area (pick-up)

Monday, February 8, 2016

Demo Mountain Wheel Build: Carbon Rim with Rohloff Speedhub

29" Carbon Rim with Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14  

Intended use: Mountain biking
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB provides reliable shifting in all conditions 
   Recommended rider weight: <200lbs
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Imported Carbon
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim, Brass, Black
   Nipples: Brass, Black
   Lacing: 2-Cross
   Extras: OEM Plate and Gates Carbon Drive Cog for belt use 

Destination: Albany, CA

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Tubeless Mountain Touring Wheels with Rohloff SPEEDHUB and SP Dynamo Hub

Cross Country and Touring

 Intended use: Trail rides and touring
 -Features: Hub -Self-powered lighting. Durable and dependable hassle-free gear hub protects shifting components from debris. Rims- low-profile tubeless, maximum durability and tire seal.
 -Recommended rider weight: <200lbs
 -Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
 -Rims: Stan's No Tubes ZTR Flowex
 -Front hub: Shutter Precision Dynamo Hub, Black
 -Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB CCDB OEM, Black
 -Spokes: Brass, Black
 -Nipples: Brass, Silver
 -Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 2-Cross
 





Monday, February 1, 2016

Velocity Cliffhanger with Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 + Shutter Precision dynamo hub

Cross Country / Touring

Intended use: Touring
Features: Hub -Self-powered lighting. Durable and     dependable hassle-free gear hub. Internal rim width allows for more tire contact with the road. Short and strong sidewall decreases flats, pinches, and denting.
Recommended rider weight: <200lbs
Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details:
Rims:Velocity Cliffhanger MSW 29" silver
Front hub: SP PD-8 ISO, silver 36H
Rear hub: Rohloff TS DB OEM2, silver 36H
Spokes: Brass, silver
Nipples: Brass, Black
Lacing: front 3 cross// rear 2 cross
Extras: tape, 160mm rotor



Destination: Southern California


Sunday, January 24, 2016

Cross Country: Velocity Blunt SS + White Indutries

Rims, Wheelset
X-Country Wheelset

Intended use: XC
Features: Wide and low profile for added strength, I-beam bead hook maximizes the internal rim width for optimum tubeless tire performance, translating to fewer tire burps at lower PSI. The advanced spoke bed design allows for higher tensioning
Recommended rider weight: 200lbs
Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details:
Rims:Velocity, Blunt SS 29",  Black
Front hub: White Industries CLD F, 28H green
Rear hub: White Industries CLD R, 36H green
Spokes: Race, Black + Washer
Nipples: Brass, Black + Washer
Lacing: Front: 3 Cross // Rear: 3 Cross



Destination: Bay Area Local

Friday, October 31, 2014

Mountain: Carbon Rims on Industry Nine Hubs



Wide, Lightweight Carbon Trail Bike Wheels

- 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

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






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


Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Mountain: Stans NoTubes Flow EX on Project 321 and Rohloff hubs

Custom gold 29er trail wheelset

- 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