Retro Grouch, thanks for the qwuik reply. Although the LBS I bought the bike from, is handling the warranty very well, I don't have a great deal of confidence in their wheel building, I was also disappointed they didn't have loaner, or rental bikes. I live between Orlando and Daytona Beach FL., there should be a decent wheel builder in the area, but have found no recommendations. I was thinking of maybe buying a decent factory wheel from Nashbar or Perfomance, and going over it myself. You think a tension meter is an absolute must?