Cost for a wheel build??

[ghostrider]

Anybody have any thoughts on what I should expect a wheel build to cost at a local shop? This is for a 32 spoke XC wheel that needs a new hub. I'm expecting to have to buy new spokes and nips.

[BikeGeek]

Anybody have any thoughts on what I should expect a wheel build to cost at a local shop? This is for a 32 spoke XC wheel that needs a new hub. I'm expecting to have to buy new spokes and nips.
The shop that just built mine charged $45 per wheel for labor and $1.50 a piece for black DT Swiss Champion spokes with black nipples.

[aggrorider]

We charge $30 per wheel in labor and a $1 for each spoke.

[ghostrider]

The shop that just built mine charged $45 per wheel for labor and $1.50 a piece for black DT Swiss Champion spokes with black nipples.

WOW, how did you know I needed black spokes and nips?? Rep points for you young Skywalker.

[BikeGeek]

WOW, how did you know I needed black spokes and nips?? Rep points for you young Skywalker.
Because all the cool kids have 'em, and you seem like a cool kid, so...
:D

[axlvid23]

That's about right... 40 Bucks Labor and 1$ a piece for spokes is usually how it goes.