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 Carbon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Carbon. 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

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

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 8, 2016

Tubeless Carbon MTB Wheelset: 27.5" Imported Carbon Rims with Chris King ISO Disk Hubs

Tubeless Carbon MTB Wheelset
   Intended use: All Mountain
   Features: Rims: Light / fast
   Hubs: Durable
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 27.5"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Imported carbon
   Front hub: Chris King ISO
   Rear hub: Chris King ISO
   Spokes: Race, black
   Nipples: Brass, black
   Lacing: front 3-Cross //
   rear 3-Cross
   Extras: Tubeless tape


Destination: Denver, Colorado

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Tubeless Carbon MTB Wheelset: 27.5" Imported Carbon Rims with ChrisKing ISO


Tubeless Carbon MTB Wheels
   Intended use: All Mountain
   Features: Light and durable
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 27.5"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Imported carbon
   Front hub: Chris King ISO, Turquoise
   Rear hub: Chris King ISO, Turquoise
   Spokes: Race, black
   Nipples: Brass, black
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 3-Cross
   Extras: Tubeless Tape


Destination: Denver, Colorado

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, November 4, 2014

Mountain: Carbon Rims on Hope Pro 2 EVO Hubs



Carbon 29er trail wheelset

- 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



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

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Fatbike: Sarma Naran 80 Carbon Rims to Rohloff SPEEDHUB XL and Hope Fatsno Hubs

Carbon fatbike trail wheelset

- 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



Friday, February 14, 2014

Mountain: Carbon rims to Industry Nine Torch hubs

Carbon 29er trail wheelset

- 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, May 8, 2013

MTB E-Bike: Custom Carbon Fat Bike Rim on Basic Single Speed Hub

Carbon Fat Bike Wheel
   Intended use: Urban/beach/trail riding
   Features:Custom carbon fiber fat bike rim
   Recommended rider weight: <300lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims:Custom Carbon
   Rear hub:generic single speed hub (36H)
   Spokes:Sapim Stong
   Nipples:Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x
  
Destination:Oakland, CA


Monday, May 6, 2013

Road: ENVE Rims on Chris King Hubs

Ultimate All-Around Road Wheels
   Intended use: Road riding/racing
   Features: Front/rear specific rims offer ideal combination of
     aero performance and cross-wind stability
   Recommended rider weight: <200lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims:ENVE Composites SES 3.4 Clincher (35/45mm)
   Front hub:Chris King R45 (20H)
   Rear hub: Chris King R45 (24H)
   Spokes:Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples:ENVE internal
   Lacing:Radial  //2x
   

Destination:Berkeley, CA


Tuesday, March 19, 2013

MTB: ENVE AM29 Carbon Rims on Rohloff & DT Hubs

High End Mountain Bike Wheelset
   Intended use: Trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers
   reliable shifting in all conditions; Carbon rims provide DH
   stiffness at XC weights; tubeless-specific rim shape
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: ENVE AM29
   Front hub: DT Swiss 240s (32H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Pillar internal
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Magura Storm rotors

Destination: Firefly Bicycles - Boston, MA


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


     
           
                 

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







Monday, November 5, 2012

Road: ENVE Carbon Rims on Alchemy Hubs

Ultimate Road Wheels
   Intended use: racing, training, everyday use
   Features: light, aero, stiff, durable
   Recommended rider weight: < 200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: ENVE Composites 45C (45-mm tall carbon clincher)
   Front hub: Alchemy ELF (20 hole)
   Rear hub: Alchemy ORC (24 hole)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: ENVE Hidden Alloy
   Lacing: Radial front // 2x rear

Destination: Berkeley, CA