I called around a few other bike shops. Most want about $35 to build up the wheel, plus about $20 for spokes. That, figuring in about $35 for the Rhyno Lite rim from JensonUSA, and it's close to $100 to get the rear wheel rebuilt..

Then i saw these on Jenson: http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+Wheelset.aspx

XT hubs, Mavic rims, and $130 for the _pair_.

This sounds like a better deal, no? I could have a set of wheels with slicks and a set with MTB tires.

But is that wheelset 9-speed only? My 1996 XT derailleur and shifters are 8 speed...