Originally Posted by EKW in DC

Thanks, socalrider! I'll take a look at that eBay shop. A voice inside my head is still leary about the internet-purchased wheel (and I'm generally not internet purchase averse at all), but that's probably just because that same voice in my head has become too used to hearing the ping (or pop, or thwack) of breaking spokes every month or two.

old and new, I'll ask the LBS about a box profile rim when I manage to get in and meet with the wheel builder face to face and see what options I might have there.

I'll keep these online options in mind, too, since they seem to have some satisfied customers here on BF.

Thanks guys!