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.

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

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

MTB: ENVE Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs

Ultimate Cross-Country Wheelset
   Intended use: XC riding/racing
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB offers reliable shifting in all
     conditions; lightweight carbon construction, tubeless
     compatible
   Recommended rider weight: <225 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: ENVE XC 29 clincher
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc Ceramic (28 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
   Nipples: Internal
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Shimano rotors

Destination: Firefly Bicycles, Boston MA


Monday, June 3, 2013

MTB: Velocity Rims on Rohloff & White Industries Hubs

Durable MTB Wheels
   Intended use: Bike-packing
   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: <250 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger
   Front hub: White Industries MI6 (32)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
 

Destination: Anchorage, AK


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
 
         

Saturday, June 1, 2013

MTB: NoTubes Flow EX Rims on Chris King and Rohloff Hubs

All-Around MTB Wheels
   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
   Rims: NoTubes Flow EX
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (32 H)
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: NoTubes yellow tape and valve stems

Destination: Centralia, WA


Thursday, May 30, 2013

MTB: NoTubes Crest and Arch EX Rims on Rohloff & Chris King Hubs


Lightweight Mountain Bike Rims
   Intended use: XC/trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
     all conditions; lightweight, tubeless-compatible
   Recommended rider weight: <170
   Wheel Size: 700c/29"

Wheel build details
   Rims: NoTubes Crest (front) NoTubes Arch EX (rear)
   Front hub: Chris King ISO Disc (32 H)
   Rear hub: Rohoff Speedhub 500/14 (32 H)
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
 

                                                 Destination: Newhaven, CT


Tuesday, May 28, 2013

MTB: Surly Rolling Darryl Rims on Rohloff and Hope Hubs


Fat Bike Wheels
   Intended use: Snow, sand, trail riding
   Features: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 offers reliable shifting in
    all conditions; wide single wall rims with cutouts offer good
    support for large tires without excessive weight
   Recommended rider weight: <250 lbs.
   Wheel Size: 26"

Wheel build details
   Rims: Surly Rolling Darryl
   Front hub: Hope Fatsno
   Rear hub: Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
   Spokes: Sapim Race
   Nipples: Sapim brass
   Lacing: 3x // 2x
   Extras: Surly PVC rim liner

                                                 Destination: Seattle, WA