Thanks for the replies.. The estimated total for the wheels did seem like a lot to me after having had looked around online at various wheel prices. However, I don't want to assume they're trying to rip me off. Perhaps I added up something wrong in my list.. Also, those hubs seem to have less than stellar online reviews.
The guys at the shops seemed cool with the idea of me bringing in major parts I got online but who knows.. I'm sure they'd prefer I didn't but I don't know if they'd tell me outright to **** off.
As for the crankset.. Good question. They just showed it me. I'll have to find out which model it is. How much should I really anticipate to spend on a crank in this instance and are there others I should consider in the price range of $100?
I'm going to go check out velomine and see how their stuff adds up against my list in the meantime.
$410 is a lot to pay for a wheelset with joytech hubs and ok rims. I assume the "wheel build" price includes spokes?
You can get the extremely well thought-of Mavic Ellipse for around that (probably a few bucks more).
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/produ...track-wheelset
Then if you're worried about buying online, pay $25 to have them tensioned/trued at the shop.
Of course they'll probably not want to be your friend as much if you buy a superior product online at less than what they quoted. But that's how it goes.
Otherwise, without brands and models on any of your other parts it's impossible to know if they're screwing you.
For example: You cranks are Sugino? Great. If they're Sugino RD, then $110 is a fine price. If they're Sugino XD, then you're getting fleeced.