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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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

Monday, April 4, 2016

Fixed / Single-Speed Wheelset: Reflective Velocity Aileron with Paul Components Disk Hubs


Single-Speed Commuting Wheelset
   Intended use: Commuting
   Features: Rims- Strong, durable, and reflective
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Aileron, reflective
   Front hub: Paul Components Disk QR
   Rear hub: Paul Components Fixed Disk
   Spokes: Race, black
   Nipples: Brass, black
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 3-Cross
   Extras: 160mm rotor , blue liner


Destination: San Francisco, CA

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

New Wheels / Classic Hubs: 700c Velocity Deep V with Vintage Camagnolo and Bendix 2-Speed Kickback

New Wheels with Vintage Hubs
   Intended use: Road
   Features: 2-speed kickback hub
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Deep V, white
   Front hub: Campagnolo
   Rear hub: Bendix 2-speed
   Kickback
   Spokes: Leader, silver
   Nipples: Brass, silver
   Lacing: front 3-Cross
   rear 3-Cross



Destination: Local Bay Area(Pick-Up)

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)

Thursday, March 3, 2016

700c Commuting / Touring Wheelset: Velocity Dyad with SP Dynamo Hub and Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

700c Touring Wheelset
   Intended use: Touring
   Features: Rim- wider for strength,
   great for touring and commuting;
   Generator hub provides battery-free
   lighting and electronic device
   charging; Rohloff SPEEDHUB
   internal gear hub provides reliable
   shifting for daily transportation use
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad, Black
   Front hub: Shutter Precision PD-8
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB
   500/14, Black
   Spokes: Race, Black
   Nipples: Brass, Black
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 2-Cross
   Extras: Blue liner, 160mm rotor


Destination:  Ankeny, Iowa

Saturday, February 27, 2016

700c Road Wheelset: HED BELGIAN CLINCHER with White Industries T11 Hubs

700c Wheelset
   Intended use: Road
   Features:
   Recommended rider weight: <200
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: HED Belgian Clincher
   Front hub:White Industries T11
   Rear hub: White Industries T11
   Spokes: Laser
   Nipples: Aluminum
   Lacing: front 3-Cross // rear 3-Cross
   Extras:









Destination: Bay Area Local (Pick Up)

Monday, February 22, 2016

Road Touring Wheelset: HED Belgium C2 Clincher with Shimano Deore and Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

 Road Touring Wheelset
  Intended use: Road Touring
  Features: Strong rims. Durable and
  dependable hassle-free gear hub.
  Recommended rider weight: <225
  Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
  Rims: HED Belgium C2 Clincher
  Front hub: Shimano Deore
  Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB
  500/14
  Spokes: Race, Black
  Nipples: Brass, Black
  Lacing: front 3-Cross// rear 2-Cross







Destination: Pennsylvania

Monday, January 25, 2016

Road / Cyclocross / Gravel: 700c Velocity Aileron w/ Rohloff

Road / Cyclocross / Gravel
  
 Intended use: Monster Cross or Drop Bar Adventure  Bike
   
    Features: Can be used with 23-28c road tires or large
      volume gravel and cyclocross tires. Tubeless ready;
      extremely low maintenance drivetrain.
   Recommended rider weight: < 200lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Aileron 700c, custom red anodize
   Front hub: White Industries XMR 15Q, 32H red
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14, 32H red
   Spokes: DT Comp, silver
   Nipples: DT Brass, silver
   Lacing: front: 3 Cross // rear: 2 Cross
   Extras: Custom anodizing of rims to match hubs

   

Destination: Des Moines, Iowa

Friday, January 22, 2016

Road / Commuting / Single Speed: 700c Velocity Fusion



Commuting / Road Wheelset

Intended use: Road / Commuting
Features: Robust road rims with semi-aero profile
Recommended rider weight: 200lbs
Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details:

Rims: Velocity Fusion
Front hub: Suzue F, 32H
Rear hub: Suzue R Freewheel, 32H
Nipples: Chrome-plated brass
Lacing: Front: 3 Cross // Rear: 3 Cross
Extras:

Destination: Berkeley, CA





Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Road: Velocity A23 Rims on White Industries and Rohloff Hubs



Lightweight Road Disc Wheels

- Intended use: Road riding, training
- Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB provides reliable shifting in all conditions and is compatible with Gates Carbon Drive belt drive.
- Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs.
- Wheel size: 700c

Wheel build details

- Rims: Velocity A23
- Front hub: White Industries MI6
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear

Destination: Santa Rosa, CA

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Road: Velocity A23 Rims on White Industries Hubs



Lightweight Road Wheelset

- Intended use: Road riding, racing, and training
- Features: Lightweight road wheelset
- Recommended rider weight: <175 lbs.
- Wheel size: 700c

Wheel build details

- Rims: Velocity A23
- Front hub: White Industries T11
- Rear hub: White Industries T11
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 2 cross front / 2 cross rear

  Destination: Berkeley, CA


Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Road: Velocity A23 rims on White Industries hubs

Road and cyclocross

- Intended use: Road, cyclocross
- Features: Titanium freehub body, U.S. made hubs and rims, tubeless compatible rims.
- Recommended rider weight: 180 pounds
- Wheel size: 700c

Wheel build details

- Rims: Velocity A23
- Front hub: White Industries T11, 24 hole
- Rear hub: White Industries T11, 28 hole
- Spokes: Sapim
- Nipples: Sapim
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 3 cross rear

Destination: Local pickup




Monday, June 17, 2013

Road: DT Swiss RR585 Rims on Rohloff & Campagnolo Hubs


Durable Road Wheels
   Intended use: Road riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; aero profile rim, ultra-durable construction
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: DT Swiss RR585
   Front hub: Campagnolo Record (32 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liner

Destination: San Diego, CA


Saturday, June 15, 2013

Road: ENVE Rims on Alchemy Hubs


Lightweight Carbon Road Rims
   Intended use: Road riding/ racing
   Features: Stiff, aerodynamic carbon construction
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: ENVE SES 3.4
   Front hub: Alchemy ELF
   Rear hub: Alchemy ORC UL
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Internal
   Lacing: radial // 2x
 

Destination: Vallejo, CA


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



Sunday, June 9, 2013

Road: Velocity Rims on Rohloff & White Industries Hubs

All-Around Road Wheels
   Intended use: Road riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting
     in all conditions
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity A23
   Front hub: White Industries MI5 (28 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Laser
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: front // rear
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liner

Destination: Petaluma, CA


Friday, June 7, 2013

Road: Xentis Rims on Tune Hubs


Lightweight Carbon Clinchers
   Intended use: Road riding/racing
   Features: Rims handmade in Austria
   Recommended rider weight: <190 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Xentis Squad 2.5
   Front hub: Tune Mig 70
   Rear hub: Tune Mag 60
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Internal hidden alloy
   Lacing: radial // 2x
 

Destination: Cycle Monkey Demo Wheels

Monday, June 3, 2013

Road: HED Rims on Profile Hubs

All-Around Road Wheels
   Intended use: Road riding
   Features: Profile ratchet ring offers nearly instantaneous
     engagement for ultra fast power transfer
   Recommended rider weight: <190 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: HED Belgium C2
   Front hub: Profile Road hub(24 H)
   Rear hub: Profile Road hub (28 H)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Sapim aluminum
   Lacing: 2x // 3x
 

Destination: Cycle Monkey Demo Wheels