Seing as you're based in Essex, if you're anywhere near southend, head down to the Kursaal, go up the road going alongside it up the hill and away from the seafront and follow the road on past the roundabout, keep going and just before the railway bridge, there will be a sign adverstisng "bike doctors" on the railings to your right. Turn right into tghat road and as soon as you go down there, there is a bike shop on the right hand side. Go in and inquire about wheel builds! The owner really does know his stuff, he makes amazing wheels. so strong and can take a battering, some people i know have had wheels built by him that are still going after years of abuse. From what i remember, builds cost between £15 and £35 depending on what it is and how easy it is, Spokes were supplied for a small fee by him when he built mine. If you're not near Southend, this is of no help to you! but hey! Matt