if you wanted to change out your rims, you'll probably want to change out your spokes and nipples too. in fact, you'll probably have to unless the new rims are built the same as your old rims.

if you're going to rebuild your wheels yourself, you should probably take your hubs and your rims (or at least model names and number) to your LBS so they can order the correct length spokes for you.

after that, go read this page: http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html

it's a good tutorial on how to wheel-build. it's a very rewarding process when you're through, but it can also be very frustrating while you're doing it. a friend of mine told me "grab a 6-pack and plan on drinking about one an hour until they're all gone."

if you wanted the shop to lace your new rims for you, it will probably cost you a good bit on labor, and it may take some time (maybe a week or two) for them to get to your build.

or, you could just buy a new wheelset, prebuilt.


but think of all the exp points you miss out on!