I picked up the Sansin wheel (40/3 cross) in a pre-built state and wanted to match up the rims... I had an NOS 32 spoke Mavic MA40 and laced it it a 32 spoke mtb hub and since I am no Clyde that 32 spoke wheel should be just fine.
I knew the guy who built the Sansin wheel and have complete faith in what is one of the nicest built wheels I have ever run (that was not my own build)... it is meant to be used on a loaded tandem so for a single person bike it is serious overkill.