Wheel build budget

A newbie question for ya.

I'm looking to get a wheelset built for around £200 and it currently breaks down like this:

H+Sons machined black rims - £44 x 2
Xero/Formula large flange fixed/free hubs - £40
Spokes, black DT Swiss - £50 (25 per wheel is usual right?)

What else do I need to purchase? Is it simply a case of buying the right sprocket and sticking it on the freewheel side of the hub (SS build by the way)? or is there more I need to get. Apologies again for noobness

Buy a freewheel to stick on the hub - shimano / ACS etc.
...and some rim tape (d'oh!)
... and get those hubs roberto is selling instead. search threads started by 'Roberto'.

nipples,
inner tubes,
tyres.

how is going to build the wheels? maybe money for that

and if you dont get someone to build... add to list spoke key.

Buy a freewheel to stick on the hub - shimano / ACS etc.
...and some rim tape (d'oh!)
... and get those hubs roberto is selling instead. search threads started by 'Roberto'.

nipples,
inner tubes,
tyres.

Oh yeah, got rim tape, tyres and inner tubes.
How much for nipples?
What is the freewheel part called exactly?

Thanks for the quick replies too

Save some cash? £106 Planet X track wheelset

how is going to build the wheels? maybe money for that

A friend of a friend, for beer ;)

Save some cash? £106 Planet X track wheelset

you got a link for that ;) make it well easy!

hasnt the big guy got a list for wheels sets????? fail!!

H+Sons machined black rims - £44 x 2

I think he is after the look

im after this look...

Save some cash? £106 Planet X track wheelset

Hmmm, really tempting actually, links?

Thing is I was originally going to have a friend do a really nice simple design on the H+Sons rims and I don't think the planet X's have enough space on them. However, function (and price) over fashion seems to be calling to my more rational side. Decision decisions, why d'ya have to go and make me have to make decisions aye?

you got a link for that ;) make it well easy!

http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Track_Wheels.html

No info on single/double/flip flop but I've seen buyers quoted saying "well light".

PM CraigNasty for deets now he's working for them. And the tub version is £99(!)

I thought you were after this look

@Atimes2tap - be interesting to see how theyd hold up...

I thought you were after this look

For half the price I could be willing to say fuck the look, however, apparently the H+'s machioned section is also anodised black and I'm going for the full stealth bike look, I also had a someone photoshop my originally intended wheelset onto a frame and it would look fucking sweet. Also the money will be coming out of my student loan which as far as I'm aware is given to you solely for frivolous spending...

good for you, enjoy them.

PS the bruce lee was mean to shinscar

200 budget?

88 - rims x 2
50 - spokes (nipples should come with if you get em from a good store) - you checked that madison can supply correct spoke length??? there are big gaps in their stock list...
40 - hubs (wow - where from???) inc lockring
2 - pair of specialized rim tape. bit cheaper than velox if you get for 1.50...
8 - inner tubes x 2
40 - tyres - schwalbe luganos??? i'd be tempted to spend a bit more on a good wheelset though
12 - shimano da sprocket - factor more if you want more than 16t. dont be tight on sprocket cost
(15 - shimano mx freewheel if you cant get one for free)

labour - i'd factor 15/20 per wheel. the quality of the build is kinda important. ask your friends, search this forum etc...

i guess you'd be looking at about 270...

as a much cheaper alternative the one on track wheels are gonna be your basic daily use trackwheelset.

if youre on a budget and want durable wheels then consider them...

i've never seen any issues with these with these wheels - i saw a few come into harrys to get the normal true+tension=beer after a couple of months of regular use and the bearings hold up better than comparative formula/sys-ex hubs. no. they are NOT from the same factory. and definately better than surly... then again, i've seen hubs shagged after a couple of months in rainy mcr...

also, what kind of riding do you do? i've chatted with a few folk around the world about the h+son (i personally think they look great) and gotten the general feedback that they'll be stiff (ie not the most comfortable on the road) but not recommended for whacking up and down curbs...

i'd break it down to a form over function debate...

hope thats been of help

dont forget a sharpie on the side wall machining

Save some cash? £106 Planet X track wheelset

Does anyone know if these are better than what comes with a basic Fuji Track?

halo aerorage wheelset.
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Halo-Aero-Rage-Track-Rear-2008-Road-Wheels_18695.htm

yep. they are. and thats not with my px parka on. i'd say a couple of levels higher. on a par (or just below) with the gran compe wheel sets. but with butted spokes.

more info, better pics:

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Halo-Aero-Rage-Track-Rear-2008-Road-Wheels_18695.htm

200 budget?

88 - rims x 2
50 - spokes (nipples should come with if you get em from a good store) - you checked that madison can supply correct spoke length??? there are big gaps in their stock list...
40 - hubs (wow - where from???) inc lockring
2 - pair of specialized rim tape. bit cheaper than velox if you get for 1.50...
8 - inner tubes x 2
40 - tyres - schwalbe luganos??? i'd be tempted to spend a bit more on a good wheelset though
12 - shimano da sprocket - factor more if you want more than 16t. dont be tight on sprocket cost
(15 - shimano mx freewheel if you cant get one for free)

labour - i'd factor 15/20 per wheel. the quality of the build is kinda important. ask your friends, search this forum etc...

i guess you'd be looking at about 270...

as a much cheaper alternative the one on track wheels are gonna be your basic daily use trackwheelset.

if youre on a budget and want durable wheels then consider them...

i've never seen any issues with these with these wheels - i saw a few come into harrys to get the normal true+tension=beer after a couple of months of regular use and the bearings hold up better than comparative formula/sys-ex hubs. no. they are NOT from the same factory. and definately better than surly... then again, i've seen hubs shagged after a couple of months in rainy mcr...

also, what kind of riding do you do? i've chatted with a few folk around the world about the h+son (i personally think they look great) and gotten the general feedback that they'll be stiff (ie not the most comfortable on the road) but not recommended for whacking up and down curbs...

i'd break it down to a form over function debate...

hope thats been of help

Yep, big help thanks.

1. Hubs from here http://www.velomax.co.uk/displaydetail.php?product_id=466
   
2. I have inner tubes + tyres already so didn't need to factor them into my budget.
   
3. I was pretty much after a stiff ride (good god what am I saying), these will be for my work (courier) bike and I much prefer a more direct feel with the road and feel a bit disconnected when the ride is dampened a bit. I don't do 'whacking up curbs' as I get enough punctures as it is without bringing pinch flats into the equation
   
4. Considering going to this geezer www.thehubcycles.co.uk to get wheels built, 25% messenger discount ;)