Wheel House & Cycle Monkey

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

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, December 16, 2013

Commuting: Velocity Dyad rims on Rohloff and Schmidt hubs

Durable daily commuting wheelset

- Intended use: Commuting, urban riding.
- Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB offers reliable shifting in all conditions, belt drive pulley allows for use of Gates Carbon Drive system, Schmidy SON28 genberator hub allows battery free lighting in all conditions.
- Recommended rider weight: <175 lbs
- Wheel size: 700c

Wheel build details

- Rims: Velocity Dyad
- Front hub: Schmidt SON28
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
- Spokes: Sapim Laser
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front/2 cross rear

Destination: New England


Thursday, September 5, 2013

Commuting: Rohloff SPEEDHUB and Schmidt SON28 dynamo on Velocity Dyad rims

Rohloff SPEEDHUB and Schmidt SON28 dynamo on Velocity Dyad rims
   Intended use: Commuting and Touring
   Features: Self contained Rohloff SPEEDHUB 14-speed internally geared hub with belt drive sprocket and efficient SON28 dynamo hub built onto tough and durable rims for every day riding.
   Recommended rider weight: <175lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad, 32 hole polished silver
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28 dynamo polished silver
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14, 32 hole polished silver
   Spokes: SAPIM Laser
   Nipples: SAPIM brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear
   Extras: Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt sprocket, Schwalbe rim liners

Destination: Waterford Cycles, Waterford, Wisconsin




Thursday, July 25, 2013

Fixie: Velocity Synergy Rims on Surly Hubs


Fixie Wheels
   Intended use: Urban/Fixed-gear riding
   Features: Lightweight fixed-gear simplicity
   Recommended rider weight: <180 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Synergy
   Front hub: Surly track hub (32 H)
   Rear hub: Surly track hub (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Laser
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 3x
 

Destination: El Cerrito, CA


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


Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Commuter: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on Rohloff & White Industries Hubs

Heavy Duty Touring Wheels
   Intended use:On and off road 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 durability; custom
     powdercoated rims; thin spokes for improved comfort
   Recommended rider weight: <250lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims:Velocity Cliffhanger, custom powder coated
   Front hub:White Industries MI6 (36H)
   Rear hub:Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36H)
   Spokes:SapimLaser
   Nipples:Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x //2x
   Extras:Custom powder coating on rims

Destination:Garden City, KS


Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Wheelhouse Refurb - MTB: NoTubes Crest Rims on NoTubes Hubs

Lighweight MTB Racing Wheels
   Intended use:MTB Racing
   Features:Lighweight race day wheels
   Recommended rider weight: <160lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims:No Tubes Crest
   Front hub:No Tubes 3.3 (32H)
   Rear hub:No Tubes 3.3 (32H)
   Spokes:Sapim Laser
   Nipples:Sapim alloy
   Lacing:3x  // 3x
   Extras:No Tubes valve stems

Destination:Santa Cruz, CA

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Touring: Velocity Dyad Rim on Rohloff Hub

Light to Moderate Duty Touring Wheel
   Intended use: Touring/Transportation
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable
     shifting in all conditions; sturdy enough to handle
     road and trail hazards without being too heavy
   Recommended rider weight: <175lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rim: Velocity Dyad
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32H)
   Spokes: Sapim Laser
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 2x
   Extras: Avid 160mm rotor, Schwalbe rim liner

Destination: Las Vegas, NV


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



Monday, November 26, 2012

Wheel House Refurb - Road: Velocity Rim on White Industries Hub

All-Around Road Wheel
   Intended use: road riding
   Features: 23mm wide rim offers better tire support than traditional
     19-20mm wide rims; off-center spoke bed improves spoke tension
     balance between left and right sides
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rim: Velocity A23 O/C
   Rear hub: White Industries H2 (28H)
   Spokes: Sapim Laser/Race
   Nipples: Sapim Alloy
   Lacing: 2x/3x
   Extras: Velox cloth tape

Destination: Oakland, CA



Friday, November 9, 2012

Wheel House Refurb - MTB: New NoTubes Rims on Existing Hubs

Light-weight Race Wheels
   Intended use: XC racing
   Features: light, moderate price-point, refurb
   Recommended rider weight: < 150 lbs
   Wheel Size: 29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Stan's NoTubes Crest
   Front hub: Stan's 3.30 (32 hole)
   Rear hub: Stan's 3.30 (32 hole)
   Spokes: Sapim Laser
   Nipples: Sapim Aluminum
   Lacing: 3x front // 3x rear
   Extras: NoTubes yellow tape & tubeless valve stems

Destination: Santa Cruz, CA