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.
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Showing posts with label Recumbent. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Tadpole Recumbent Rear Wheel: 26" Velocity Cliffhanger with Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14


Tadpole Recumbent Trike Wheel
   Intended use: Road
   Features: Internal Gear Hub- Durable and
   dependable hassle-free gear hub. Rim- 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: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Race, black
   Nipples: Brass, black
   Lacing: rear 2-Cross
   Extras: Blue liner



Destination: Martinez, CA (Full Tadpole Trike Build)

Recumbent Wheel: 20" Velocity Cliffhanger with Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Recumbent Wheel with Rohloff SPEEDHUB
   Intended use: Recumbent
   Features: Internal Gear Hub- Durable and
   dependable hassle-free gear
   hub. Rim- Internal rim width allows for more
   tire contact with the road. Short and strong
   sidewall decreases flats, pinches, and
   denting.
   Recommended rider weight: < 200
   Wheel Size: 20"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Leader, silver
   Nipples: Brass, silver
   Lacing: rear 1-Cross
   Extras: Blue liner




Destination: In-House Recumbent Build


Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Recumbent Wheel: Rigida Andra 26" Rim with Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Recumbent Wheel
   Intended use: Recumbent touring
   Features: Rim: Strong, IGH: Durable and
   dependable hassle-free gear hub.
   Recommended rider weight: <250lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Rigida Andra 30
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14,
   polished silver
   Spokes: Strong, silver
   Nipples: Brass 14mm silver
   Lacing: rear // 2-Cross
   Extras: 203 rotor


Destination: Watsonville, CA

Monday, May 20, 2013

Road - Recumbent: Mavic Rim on Rohloff Hub

Rear Wheel for Recumbent
   Intended use:Road
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting
      in all conditions; sturdy mtb rim can be used for light to
      moderate loaded touring on or off road
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs
   Wheel Size:26"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Mavic XM719
   Hub:Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36H)
   Spokes:Sapim Race
   Nipples:Sapim brass
   Lacing:2x
   Extras:Magura Storm rotor; Schwalbe rim liner

Destination:Sterling, VA


Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Recumbent: Sun Rhynolite Rim on Rohloff Hub

Recumbent Trike Wheel
   Intended use: Road riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable
     shifting in all conditions;Offset rim matches
     asymmetric rear end of ICE Trikes
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs
   Wheel Size: 20"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Sun Rhynolite
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Leader
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 1x


Destination: Backcountry Recumbents - Bend, OR

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Wheel House Refurb - Recumbent: Velocity Rim on Well-Ridden Rohloff Hub

Lightweight 26" Rear Wheel for Recumbent
   Intended use: Road riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 gear hub, lightweight
   rim
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs

Wheel build details
   Rim: Velocity Aerohead
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 2x
   Extras: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 overhaul,

Destination: Plymouth, MN