17 fucking quid!?

it was a front wheel (quick release) and it was brought home in an ahem... car.

i m sure it's what they re told to charge, but it doesnt man i have to like it. lets shake up the bike shop establishment man. power to those who can't build a wheel! i ll probably just skulk back to new zealand though

I think you really should take up your grievance with the person who agreed to pay the price in the first place - yo momma. Prices will stay this high as long as there are people foolish enough to pay them :)