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 Sapim Force. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sapim Force. Show all posts

Monday, April 22, 2013

Commuter/MTB: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on White Industries & Shimano Alfine Hubs

Heavy Duty Commuter/MTB Wheels
   Intended use: Transportation/trail riding
   Features: Shimano Alfine 11 internal gear hub offers reliable
      all-weather shifting performance; beefy rims handle road
      and trail hazards
   Recommended rider weight: < 250lbs.
   Wheel Size: 29"/700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Front hub: White Industries MI6 (36H)
   Rear hub: Shimano Alfine 11 (36H)
   Spokes: Sapim Force
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liners

Destination: Rome, Italy


Saturday, March 23, 2013

MTB: Velocity Blunt Rim on Rohloff Hub

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

Wheel build details
   Rim: Velocity Blunt
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36H)
   Spokes: Sapim Force
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 2x
   Extras: Avid G2 Cleansweep Rotor

Destination: Harris Cyclery - West Newton, MA


Sunday, November 11, 2012

MTB: NoTubes Rims on Rohloff & Phil Wood Hubs

Sturdy Mountain Bike Wheels
   Intended use: Trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; easy tubeless setup; good combination of
     strength vs weight; 28mm wide rim offers good support for
     tires up to 2.35" balance of strength & weight
   Recommended rider weight: < 240 lbs
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Stan's NoTubes Flow
   Front hub: Phil Wood (36 hole)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36 hole)
   Spokes: Sapim Force
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear
   Extras: Stan's NoTube yellow tape & valve stems
               Magura Storm Rotors

Destination: Castle Rock, CO