Lacing a wheel

[wurly]

Just a quick question.
How much would it cost to lace a wheel in a bike shop?

 

[NRG]

I had one done by SJS approx £45...

 

[catsnapper]

Depends what you want laced into what, with what
Assuming it's a moderate sized motor (eg:Bafang 250-350 watt) into a decent rim with 13g or 14g S/S DT Swiss spokes, we'd charge around £35.00 including spokes. Larger motors such as Crystalyte are a bit more expensive as they often need spoke washers fitted.

Alan
(Just1bike Ltd)

 

[wurly]

Ok thanks.That gives me a rough idea.
I just laced a 250W bafang into a 700c wheel for a work colleague and i don't want to over charge him (or undercharge for my time).
That is a very good price Catsnapper, can you make a living charging that?

 

[catsnapper]

Hi Mel,

I don't aim to make a profit from the e-bike part of the business, it's mainly for the benefit of people on this forum
OTH, I know guys in London that will build a wheel for a tenner plus spokes!

Alan

 

[amigafan2003]

Takes me about an hour and a half to build a wheel so anywhere between £35 - £45 would seem about right if I were to do it as a business.

 

[Kudoscycles]

Target Wheels of Barton upon Hamber....really good guy,does a brilliant job,knows his wheels and not expensive
Dave
KudosCycles