Originally Posted by
Beaker
I think he's just trying to highlight that your took your counterpoint to an absurd level. Have you seen how much truing stands, tensionometers etc cost? If you're not regularly building wheels it's hardly going to save money. I'd rather pay someone who knows what they're doing. You could pretty much apply your profiteering argument to any aspect of modern living.
Good points, though the same thoughts about judicious purchasing apply to the wheel building equipment as well as to the wheels. A complete kit that does the job perfectly well for an amateur shouldn't cost more than $200, maybe less. And I don't disagree with having a pro builder do the work. It certainly makes sense for many folks. As for the profiteering in all aspects of modern living, yep, I agree there too. I would just say be careful and sensible about all your purchases. I find the Bentley to be the most beautiful car in the world. Never given a single thought to owning one.