I know a lot of you guys do build your own wheels, but some of you guys have to go to your local bike shop to get your wheels built up for you.

since I am part of the latter, I'd like your advice


I am having the shop here build me a set, and the price they're charging for spokes is unbelievable! it's gonna turn out to be 45$ each wheel. Just for spokes! I mean, it's a 28 hole wheel! without the labor cost. that's another 50 each. at least the rims are priced reasonably.


they're double butted, but still...