Originally Posted by
rpthomas
I was running fairly new WTB stp i25 tubeless ready rims.
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and now am looking at a couple hundred more dollars to replace my rear hoop.
I'm seeing the WTB rim for about $54.
https://dedhambike.com/product/wtb-s...h-203266-1.htm
Your LBS should be able to get the rim for even less.
I've seen reports of costs of swapping a rijm. Assuming everything is reasonably new, true, with a good hub and bearings, then the swap should be easy, painless, and perhaps only need the new rim plus maybe nipples.
The cost of the rim plus swap (done at a LBS) should come to around $100 total. Perhaps less if your LBS gives you a discount.
You're not talking hundreds of dollars.