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Here are some less-expensive alternatives. You will probably have to replace spokes and/or re-build one of these in 1-2 years, which is not so good, but MUCH better than the wheel that came with the bike.

Mavic Open Pros - are used by a lot of clydes. They often go on sale for $25-$40 less than what I see online now, but in my opinion based on how tough they are, they are worth a lot more than the prices listed below.

Shimano Ultegra FH-6600/Mavic Open Pro Silver Rear Wheel $150 - unconditional money-back guarantee at performance...

Ultegra 105, Mavic Open Pro Black 650c Rear Wheel $135

Mavic Open Pro 650c black 32h $140

Velocity Deep Vs - are very popular with a lot of clydes, and are considered tougher by many than open-pros

Deep-V 700c rear wheel S 8-10sp 32h - black $159

Velocity Deep-V 700c rear wheel, S 8-10sp 32h - black $158

There are usually local bike shops that specialize in building you a wheel around an Open-Pro or Deep V rim. This is the most sound way to go, but will cost you $200 at a minimum around here for all brand-new parts and labor. You can drop that down to $110-$125 or so, if you supply the rim and hub (they supply just the labor and spokes).

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