Wheel House & Cycle Monkey

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Fatbike: Whisky Carbon Rims with Hope & Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 XL


Tubeless Rohloff XL Carbon Wheels
   Intended use: Beach & snow adventures
   Features: Tubeless carbon rims
   Recommended rider weight: < 220 lbs
   Wheel Size: 26" Fat

Wheel build details
   Rims: Whisky Parts Co. Carbon
   Front hub: Hope Pro4 Fatsno
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear

Destination: Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Friday, January 6, 2017

Gravel: Velocity Aileron Rims with White Industries & Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

 Gravel Grinder / Cross Wheelset
   Intended use: Belt-drive, disc-brake gravel bike
   Recommended rider weight: <225 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Aileron
   Front hub: White Industries XMR
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear

Destination: Cedarville, OH

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

MTB: Lefty Cannondale & Shimano XT hubs on Alex Rims

 Lefty MTB Wheelset
   Intended use: Mountain & Trail riding
   Features: Cannondale Lefty front hub
   Recommended rider weight: < 250 lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Alex DM32 Rims
   Front hub: Cannondale Lefty
   Rear hub: Shimano Deore XT
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Lacing: 3x front // 3x rear

Destination: Chicago, IL

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Commuting Wheelset: Velocity Dyad Rims with Schmidt Dynamo & Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14


Touring / Commuting Wheelset for Soma Wolverine
   Features: Dynamo + Rohloff-Belt Drive Train
   Recommended rider weight: < 250 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28 dynamo
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass Silver
   Lacing: 3x front // 2x rear

Destination: Nebraska

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Touring: Halo SAS Rim with Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Rohloff Touring Rear Wheel
   Intended use: Bikepacking & Touring
   Features: Disc brake
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Halo SAS
   Hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Brass
   Lacing: 2 cross

Destination:Humboldt County, CA

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Commuting Wheelset: Velocity Rims with Schmidt Dynamo & DT Swiss Hubs

Dynamo-Powered Commuter
   Intended use: Commuting & Touring
   Features: Dynamo hub to power lights
   Recommended rider weight: < 200 lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c / 29er

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dyad
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28
   Rear hub: DT Swiss 350
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Brass
   Lacing: 3 cross

Destination: Newark, CA

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

MTB: 26+ Velocity Dually Rims with Profile Racing Hubs

26+ MTB Wheel Set
   Intended use: Sand, snow & trail riding
   Features: Double-wall rims for increased stiffness and tubeless ready
   Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Dually Rim
   Hubs: Profile Racing Elite
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim Brass
   Extras: Surly Dirt Wizard 26" Tires (not shown)

Destination: Burnham, PA

Monday, November 17, 2014

Touring: Velocity Aeroheat Rims on Rohloff & Schmidt Hubs




Strong, mixed terrain touring wheelset

- Intended use: Touring/Commuting
- Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB offers reliable shifting in all conditions, belt drive pulley allows for use of Gates Carbon Drive system, Schmidt SON28 generator hub allows battery free lighting in all conditions.
- Recommended rider weight: <200 lb.
- Wheel Size: 700c

Wheel build details

- Rims: Velocity Aeroheat
- Front hub: Schmidt SON 28 6 bolt disc
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front // 2 cross rear
- Extras: Matching Red Anodized Rims

Destination: Spokane, WA

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Mountain: Carbon Rims on Hope Pro 2 EVO Hubs



Carbon 29er trail wheelset

- Intended use: Mountain biking
- Features: Lightweight carbon wheelset
- Recommended rider weight: <175 lbs.
- Wheel size: 29"

Wheel build details

- Rims: Imported carbon 29"
- Front hub: Hope Pro 2 EVO
- Rear hub: Hope Pro 2 EVO
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 3 cross rear

Destination: Berkeley, CA


Friday, October 17, 2014

Mountain: Velocity Dually Rims on Rohloff and Hadley Hubs


Ultra-wide Trail Bike Wheelset

- Intended use: Mountain biking, all-mountain riding
- Features: 45mm-wide rims increase tire's stability and contact patch; Rohloff SPEEDHUB provides reliable shifting in all conditions 
- Recommended rider weight: <200 lbs.
- Wheel size: 29"

Wheel build details

- Rims: Velocity Dually
- Front hub: Hadley
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
- Spokes: Sapim Force
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear

Destination: Cycle Monkey Demo Wheels






Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Mountain: Carbon Rims to DT Swiss 240s Hubs

1x11 speed carbon mountain bike wheelset

- Intended use: Mountain biking, trail riding
- Features: Lightweight carbon rims, XD driver for 1x11 drivetrain
- Recommended rider weight: < 200 pounds
- Wheel size: 29"

Wheel build details

- Rims: Imported carbon 29"
- Front hub: DT 240s
- Rear hub: DT 240s with XD driver
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 3 cross rear

Destination: Berkeley, CA






Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Mountain: Stans NoTubes Flow EX on Project 321 and Rohloff hubs

Custom gold 29er trail wheelset

- Intended use: Mountain bike, trail riding
- Features: Project 321 hub for Cannondale Lefty fork, Rohloff SPEEDHUB offers reliable shifting in all conditions.
- Recommended rider weight: <250 pounds
- Wheel size: 29"

Wheel build details

- Rims: Stan's NoTubes Flow EX, custom anodized gold
- Front hub: Project 321 Lefty Hub, custom anodized gold
- Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14, custom anodized gold
- Spokes: Sapim Race
- Nipples: Sapim Brass
- Lacing: 3 cross front / 2 cross rear

Destination: Israel                          

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


Tuesday, July 23, 2013

MTB: SunRingle MTX33 Rims on Rohloff SPEEDHUB and Schmidt SON28

Heavy Duty Mixed Terrain Wheels
   Intended use: Bikepacking and Touring
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; Schmidt SON28 dynamo hub to power lights
   Recommended rider weight: <300lbs
   Wheel Size: 700c/29er/29+

Wheel build details
   Rims: 32 hole Sun MTX33
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28 Dynamo
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: SAPIM Race
   Nipples: Brass
   Lacing: 3x // 3x
   Extras: Avid Rohloff 160mm Rotor

Destination: New Mexico


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

MTB: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on White Industries Hubs


Heavy-Duty Multiuse Wheel
   Intended use: Commuting & trail riding
   Features: Durable wheel for larger rider or tandem use
   Recommended rider weight: <350 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Front hub: White Industries MI6 (40 H)
   Rear hub: White Industries MI6 (40 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 3x
 

Destination: Oakland, CA


Sunday, June 23, 2013

Touring: Velocity Cliffhanger Rims on Rohloff & White Industries 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: White Industries MI6 Disc (36)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Schwalbe rim liners

                                                 Destination: El Dorado, AR


Friday, June 21, 2013

MTB: Surly Rabbit Hole Rims on Rohloff and Paul 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: <175 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Surly Rabbit Hole
   Front hub: Paul FHUB Disk (32 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Magura Storm rotors

                                                 Destination: Santa Fe, NM


Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Cruiser Rims on Rohloff & Schmidt Hubs


Chopper Bike Wheels
   Intended use: Urban riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; Schmidt SON28 dynamo hub to power lights
   Recommended rider weight: <300 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 26" // 20"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Choppers US
   Front hub: Schmidt SON28 (36 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (36 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
 

                                                 Destination: San Francisco, CA


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


Thursday, June 13, 2013

MTB: NoTubes Flow EX Rim on Rohloff Hub


All-Around MTB Wheel
   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
   Rim: NoTubes Flow EX
   Hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 2x
   Extras: NoTubes yellow tape

Destination: Cycle Monkey Demo Wheel