Originally Posted by JcHenry
To me, alot would depend on the age/quality of the wheel. If it's a cheap wheelset to begin with, maybe it's a good excuse to upgrade. On the other hand, if it's a great wheel and not that old, I'd be truing or paying for it to be done.
It matters not if the wheels are 20 years old or this day new they will require truing at some point.
Especially new wheels will require truing after rolling and flexing under a riders weight. After a few minor truings they should stabilize and remain true.
It is not practical to buy a new set of wheels each time they need to be trued.
I have wheels that are 23 years old, reliable and straight as an arrow.