Touring - Help me decide if a wheel swap is worthwhile

Hello, I have a set relatively old (probably mid nineties), but still in good service and unbuild deore LX hubs which were mated to a set of arraya rims. Im currently using a Jamis satellite as my main bike which comes with a pair of Alex rims which leave much to be desired. The deore hubs are 36 hole each, I believe, and so I know that they would be much stronger than the 32/28 alex rims. Both will accept a shimano style 9 speed casette which matches my current setup. Would it be worthwhile to learn and build up the deore hubs with some nice spokes in your opinions? I have a hunch that alex did not use quality spokes, and are generally poor quality, and so I am also wondering if a wheelset as described would even be lighter.

What is it about your existing wheels that causes you to mistrust them? Are they going out of true? The problem may be poor, uneven tension in the spokes rather than poor quality components.

If you're asking if it would be worthwhile to learn how to build a wheel, the answer is yes because it's a skill that you will probably use many times.

If you're asking if you should use the Deore LX hubs to build a stronger set of wheels, I also say yes. Once that's done, you can go back and fix your existing wheels, giving you a good spare set.

I mistrust the wheels partially out of prejudice. I know alex isnt a top quality wheel builder and I have low end models, so this could be influencing me too much. However, I also have been noticing a lot of flex when I crank on the power. The alex rims are 28/32 and the deore hubs are 36/36, so they are probably inherently stronger. Im not very big on the whole racing thing, so I really see no need for radially laced front with so few spokes and aero rims when all I really do is ride for enjoyment and excercise. I imagine new wheels may even be more comfortable

I went from Alex wheels to these.
They are very strong and stable.
They also come ready to ride.
5500 miles on them with zero problems.

http://www.everybicycletire.com/Shopping/pc-943-53-700c-eb-tire-silver-line-wheelset-622.aspx

Hello, I have a set relatively old (probably mid nineties), but still in good service and unbuild deore LX hubs which were mated to a set of arraya rims. Im currently using a Jamis satellite as my main bike which comes with a pair of Alex rims which leave much to be desired. The deore hubs are 36 hole each, I believe, and so I know that they would be much stronger than the 32/28 alex rims. Both will accept a shimano style 9 speed casette which matches my current setup. Would it be worthwhile to learn and build up the deore hubs with some nice spokes in your opinions? I have a hunch that alex did not use quality spokes, and are generally poor quality, and so I am also wondering if a wheelset as described would even be lighter.

I'd be inclined to stick with them unless you will be doing loaded touring,.

Some steep hills there in Lewisburg.