It’s been a while since the last update of Gorilla Spun News. Thanks to you all, I’ve been busy with various custom wheel consultations every day, but I haven’t been able to post updates… my apologies to those who have been looking forward to them!
Pulling myself together, now that the weather is getting warmer and touring season is upon us, I was consulted about building a set of wheels for a touring bike!
Rim: VELOCITY / Cliffhanger
Hub: SHIMANO / HB-M8000 & FH-M8000
Spokes: PHILWOOD / Straight Gage Spokes 2.0mm
Nipples: PHILWOOD / Brass Nipple
The VELOCITY / Cliffhanger could arguably be called the definitive choice for touring. Trusted absolutely by big tourers in America, this model not only offers great strength and a lineup covering 20", 26", 650B, and 700C sizes, but it’s also a remarkably well-balanced rim—the kind that’s hard to find—accommodating tire widths from 45mm to 65mm (approx. 1.8" to 2.5").
It’s the perfect fit for an all-terrain bike, capable of handling not just touring, but also a bit of dirt or trail riding.
Since the request this time was for something "sturdy above all else" for touring, I arranged for 36H hubs and rims (I usually keep 32H in stock, but I’m always happy to take requests!).
I chose PHILWOOD for both the spokes and nipples, creating a setup for the wheels that is reliable and stable.
As this was an order from someone living far away, I carefully packed them up and shipped them out! While visits to the shop for consultations are always welcome, for those far away, I’m happy to make wheel suggestions based on your intended use and goals.
Our current lead time is 10 days for shipping once all parts are in stock, so please feel free to reach out to GORILLA SPUN!
