I noticed that some folks were wondering how much it costs to build a PowerTap wheel so I dug up my receipts. So, without belaboring the point, here they are:
| Component | Cost | Source | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerTap Hub | $977.07 | LBS | included the Cervo head unit |  |
| Sapim CX-Ray spokes | $89.52 | Wheelbuilder.com | includes shipping cost of $9.44/UPS |  |
| HED Belgium C2 rim | $112.50 | Two Wheel Transit | includes shipping cost of $10.80 |  |
| $1,189.89 |
You might have noticed that Wheelbuilder offers their own comparable PowerTap builds at $1,090.27 (includes shipping cost with no electronics). This is a pretty good deal on a custom build for those of you who would rather not fuss with the assembly process or the time. When I built my version over a year ago, I had very specific requirements—and I also like to do my own projects too so the extra cost was worth it to me. And finally, many months later I built the matching front wheel.
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