Hello,

I have two wheels with Velocity Aerohead rims, with Sapim aero spokes and White Industries H2 hubs. Spoke count is 24/28.

I would like to keep the hubs and spokes, but swap out the rims for something else, such as the Boyd Altamont Lite.

I was wondering if this is something I should attempt to do myself? I know my way around a bike, but have no experience building, or even truing wheels. I am willing to learn though. I don't own a truing stand, but I read I can just use the bike as a truing stand?

What are some things I should look out for/know before I buy new rims?

I read somewhere I could just lace up the wheel, and have my LBS true it properly for me? Is this a viable option? Or should I just take the whole thing to my LBS and have them build it up for me?

Thanks!