Originally Posted by Iowegian

I'd get in contact with a good wheel builder and explain what you want. They'll probably ask you about your riding style and your budget and then recommend a set of rims and hubs. Labor for building wheels isn't that high, maybe $40 per wheel. It's not that hard to do yourself if you're patient but unless you really want to do it, you won't save much, and most likely your first wheels won't be your best.