Originally Posted by
CliftonGK1
For mid-duty stuff like you're suggesting, you might consider the Sun CR18. It's a well respected rim among the loaded touring crowd for its wider (22.5mm) profile, reinforced design and spoke eyelets. Plus, they're dirt cheap now: Under $30.00 at most places.
+1 Cheap and pretty bombproof.... as long as the wheel is built correctly and you keep it trued.