Originally Posted by
FargoRider
Not sure about needing a new hub or not. This one is about 12 years old, but maybe that's not really a problem?
The number of holes in a hub must match the number of holes in a rim.
Low-spoke wheels are a scam. A rim for 32 or 36 spokes can be lighter.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html
There are wheel builders which can make you a custom wheel.
GVH Bikes Wheelbuilder Tool