Originally Posted by
zacster
I would recommend a complete rebuild of the rear with new spokes and rim. As an alternative, you may just find a new pre-built wheel is cheaper than rebuilding. You don't need a high-end lightweight wheel, just something functional and I'll bet the store will have one of decent quality.
Once you're building your own wheels rim replacement with nice double-walled rims can run $50-$70 a pop regardless of how nice and expensive the hubs and spokes are (both of which can last 300,000 miles in a properly built wheel)