alright, thanks all!
Although a little after posting this, I found an ad for someone selling a wheelset for not too much more. (the rear wheel alone was $35, the set is 70)
Plus I like the gearing on the set better. 15t freewheel/17t fixed vs 16t freewheel and 19 fixed. I have to check my brakes to see if I can lower them a few mm though.