Originally Posted by
groovestew
Thanks guys. I mentioned replacing the hub because (forgot to mention this) it feels rough when I spin the wheel off the bike, perhaps more evidence that it wasn't "properly built and maintained"? Kinda saw this as an opportunity to upgrade a bit.
Yeah, it's generally just not a cost-effective way to go. The cost of a hub plus labor for the rebuild and possible extra for parts (you may need to use new spokes) can put you at or above the cost of a whole new wheel. Unless it's a really nice rim, you're probably better served by holding off for a bit.