Who should I buy my wheel parts from and who should i get to build it?

So I have a thing for the New Atomlab Pimplite wheels. I either want the gold or green rims. Preferably the green.

Now Atomlab has quoted me for the 2 rims this:

2X Pimplite Rim 26x32h, Green 1RIM036G + shipping = 164.90

Just for two wheels, now I realize going a different color I could save loads of money. But I want the green ones. So my question. I'm sold on these rims, I don't want to look into something else.

Could I order them through a local shop for less? if so who.

Next question, I want these rims up on really fast rolling hubs. Hope/ChrisKing/etc etc. Now I can get a 20mm CK hub new for 200$, have no leads for a back hub. Would I be better off going with hopes? are they lighter. It would be nice to spend well under 500 for a set of hubs that were light/strong/with excellent bearings. Hope's seem to be 28 spoke? CK seem to be thirty six? help.

Suggestions, comments. I don't really care about the color of the hub. The idea is to have a same weight or lighter wheelset, that rolls much faster. Once I have the wheels built up, I'll figure out tires.

Oh and this is for a Sx trail. which has 20mm front/10x135mm rear…(I believe)

ps.EDIT. Rims are avaliable in 32 or 36 hole configurations.

where to get it built.. do it yourself if you have access to tools and know how.

if not OT

where to get it built.. do it yourself if you have access to tools and know how.

if not OT

Yeah, I've had my last three wheelsets built there by…Gary I believe. They've been Single tracks, s-types, and mtx's. I'm trying to move away from the ringle family. And I've been happy with him. Don't think they have access to Atomlab tho.

So where should I order my rims and hubs from, I'm okay with used hubs if they're in good working order. And what should i buy for hubs.

I thought you were thinking about ordering them in and getting it built at your choice of stores?

phatmoose sells atomlab

Phatmoose in ontario?

They're 90 bucks a rim.

A hope ProII front paired with a King heavyduty/funbolt rear is a nice combo.

Learn how to build your own wheels. Pretty damn easy once you get the hang of it.
Buy parts, and read this.

Yeah I agree Hope Pro II hubs would be a good choice, but also, was the 160$ quote with nipples? because you can only run atomlab specific nipples in atomlab rims. They are 20$ per rim.

Looks like you can get two green pimplite rims from CRC for a "to your door price" of around $180. ($77 each + shipping)

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=46545

Not a bad place to pick up a hope hub either…

I have a set of black 36h hadleys that I would let go

As for hubs, it is either Hope or Hadley. I'm following some earlier advice and doing a mixed set. Hope Pro II up front, Hadley in the back.

A hope ProII front paired with a King heavyduty/funbolt rear is a nice combo.

Learn how to build your own wheels. Pretty damn easy once you get the hang of it.
Buy parts, and read this.

sheldon brown is the man

I've had Hope Ti-Glide, XC, Bulbs and more recently Pro2s. I'd say that the sealing / bearings on the Pro2s aren't up to the quality of Hope's previous efforts. Anyway, if you want fast rolling, why not a good old cup / cone hub?

I think Overtime actually deals atomlab.