Originally Posted by
Fred Smedley
Not necessarily, the UK pricing on Campy, Shimano and Fulcrum wheels is pretty darn competitive and offer things not readily available aftermarket. I can build my own wheels but it still is a toss up for me.
I'm thinking there's not much premium for specially colored spokes and nipples, and one can put something flashy and distinctive together with a cool looking rim for less than one would pay for a pair of Zipp 404s, say.