>>969482Just built muh own wheels. I'd definitely suggest it if you already know the ropes for other kinds of bike work. I'd also just suggest it in general so you better understand how wheels work. And even if you decide not to do your own work in the long-term, at least take a class so you know and understand what goes into making a good wheel.
I paid out the nose to have a wheelset built for me, and both wheels proved to be out-of-true and not properly centered--I only discovered this months later, and only ever discovered it because of learning wheel building. Buying custom wheels is a big expense, and knowing if the wheels were actually made right is a big investment.
Finally, I found the process intuitive after grasping a few simple concepts. You won't regret it.
