Wheel House & Cycle Monkey

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Showing posts with label Chris King ISO Disc. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chris King ISO Disc. Show all posts

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

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

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

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Tubeless Tandem Wheelset: 700c Velocity Aileron with Chris King ISO QR and Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14


Tubeless Tandem Wheelset
   Intended use: Tandem
   Features: Internal Gear Hub-
   Durable and dependable
   hassle-free gear hub. Rims- Light and
   aerodynamic, tubeless ready.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Aileron
   Front hub: Chris King ISO QR
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Brass, black
   Nipples: Brass, black
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 2-Cross
   Extras: Tubeless tape, 180 / 203 rotor

Destination: Boise, Idaho

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

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Tubeless Tandem Wheelset: 700c Velocity Aileron with Chris King ISO QR and Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Tubeless Tandem Wheelset
   Intended use: Tandem
   Features: Internal Gear Hub-
   Durable and dependable
   hassle-free gear
   hub. Rims- Light and
   aerodynamic, tubeless ready.
   Recommended weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Aileron
   Front hub: Chris King ISO QR
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB
   500/14
   Spokes: Race, black
   Nipples: Brass, black 
   Lacing: front 2-Cross // rear 3-
   Cross
   Extras: Tubeless tape, rotors

Destination: Boise, Idaho

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Gravel Grinding / Cyclocross Wheelset: Velocity Aileron Rims with Schmidt Dynamo Hub and Chris King ISO

Gravel Grinding / Cyclocross 

   Intended use: Endurance gravel grinding
   Features: Rims- Light and aerodynamic cyclocross and gravel rims. Pair with 23-28c road tires. Tubeless ready using 24mm Velotape. Dynamo Hub- self generating light
   Recommended rider weight: <225lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Aileron 
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28 ISO 15Q
   Rear hub: Chris King ISO disc 
   Spokes: Race, black
   Nipples: Brass, black
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 3-Cross
   Extras: blue liner, Shimano 160mm



Destination: Santa Rosa, CA

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Touring: Velocity Cliffhanger on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs


Durable Touring Wheels
   Intended use: Touring
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions
   Recommended rider weight: <300 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (36 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
 

Destination: Midwest Tandems, Ann Arbor, MI


Saturday, June 15, 2013

Touring: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs


Durable Touring Wheels
   Intended use: Touring
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; wide, thick-walled rims provide a strong
     wheel, good tire support, and good durabillity
   Recommended rider weight: <300 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (36 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liners

                                                Destination: Kish Fabrication, Carrboro, NC


Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Road: Velocity Dyad Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs

All-Around Road Wheels
   Intended use: Road riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting
     in all conditions
   Recommended rider weight: <220 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (24 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liner

Destination: Madison, WI



Wednesday, June 5, 2013

MTB: ENVE Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs

Ultimate Cross-Country Wheelset
   Intended use: XC riding/racing
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB offers reliable shifting in all
     conditions; lightweight carbon construction, tubeless
     compatible
   Recommended rider weight: <225 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: ENVE XC 29 clincher
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc Ceramic (28 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Internal
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Shimano rotors

Destination: Firefly Bicycles, Boston MA


Saturday, June 1, 2013

MTB: NoTubes Flow EX Rims on Chris King and Rohloff Hubs

All-Around MTB Wheels
   Intended use: Trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting
     in all conditions
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: NoTubes Flow EX
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (32 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: NoTubes yellow tape and valve stems

Destination: Centralia, WA


Thursday, May 30, 2013

MTB: NoTubes Crest and Arch EX Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs


Lightweight Mountain Bike Rims
   Intended use: XC/trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; lightweight, tubeless-compatible
   Recommended rider weight: <170
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: NoTubes Crest (front) NoTubes Arch EX (rear)
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (32 H)
   Rear hub: Rohoff Speedhub 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
 

                                                 Destination: Newhaven, CT


Thursday, May 16, 2013

MTB: Sun MTX33 Rims on Rohloff and Chris King Hubs

Heavy Duty MTB Trail Bike Wheels
   Intended use: Aggressive trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting
      in all conditions; wide, sturdy downhill rims in 29" diameter
   Recommended rider weight: < 250lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims:Sun Ringle MTX33
   Front hub:Chris King ISO Disc (32H)
   Rear hub:Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes:Sapim Race
   Nipples:Sapim brass
   Lacing:3x  // 2x
  
Destination:Cycle Monkey Demo Bike


Tuesday, February 12, 2013

MTB: Surly Rabbit Hole Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs


29"+ Fat Bike Wheels
Intended use: Trail riding & bike-packing
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers
     reliable shifting in all conditions; wide, lightweight rim for
     Surly Knard 29x3.0" fat bike tires
   Recommended rider weight: <175lbs
   Wheel Size:29"/700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Surly Rabbit Hole
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (32H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Laser
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x

Destination: Calgary, Alberta