Originally Posted by
chriskmurray
Since it sounds like you are on a budget and are fairly hard on wheels, I would look at something like the Velocity Dyad or Deep V laced to what ever hubs fit your budget, or even your current hubs if they are in good shape. The A23 is a great rim if you want to keep things a bit lighter. It is what I personally commute on but these other two options are usually cheaper and tougher and it sounds like at this point you value durability above all.
All good options. Still...saving 170 gms on a bike for an extra $20 is a very good deal.
or even your current hubs if they are in good shape
Many decent builders will overhaul hubs as part of a build.