i was trying to figure out the cost of respoking rims or just buying a new wheel set, i have some nice hubs and wanted to use them with a deep v set, buy just wondering what the lbs would charge me.

my lbs charges 50 labor plus 1.00 a spoke if they are in stock 1.50 a spoke if they have to cut them

isnt DT spokes $.50 per spoke... i got 64 of them for front and back for $32 ...in my LBS... and since i know the bike owner he charge nothing for labor n stuff =] n let me use his tools to build my own wheels...

i use straight gauge steel spokes. and i am quoting retail prices in my area. if you know how long of a spoke you need (do a google search for a spoke calculator), you can order them online and maybe get them cheaper. i use an odd hub/rim combo and dont have that option.

spokes are generally a dollar a piece depending on which type you plan to use as there are straight gauge and various butting options available. Labor for building wheels I have seem or heard anywhere from 30-50 bucks depending on the way the wheel is laced and difficulty involved.

Its cheaper to lace them yourself and then have the LBS tension the spokes.
Not that you are a moron, but any moron can lace a wheel...its easy with a good set of instructions (easily found on the internet) and requires no special tools. So if you are on a budget its an easy way to save some money.

Or you could learn to completely build the wheel by yourself...thats what I prefer, but it does take some time and effort and initial investment in some tools. If you expect to build and/or repair multiple wheelsets, doing it yourself is worth the effort.

u might as well use the labor cost and buy some deep Vs for your hubs + spokes + lace yourself =\

prices vary. ask the lbs.

Its cheaper to lace them yourself and then have the LBS tension the spokes.
Not that you are a moron, but any moron can lace a wheel...its easy with a good set of instructions (easily found on the internet) and requires no special tools. So if you are on a budget its an easy way to save some money.