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There's not much metal in an XR200, I expect it will be well out of round when you take it apart. Light, strong, cheap - pick two.
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I need no convincing on that front! The rim doesn't even have a consistent external width any more, and there's a distinct kink at one point where the rim takes an S-shaped route between two spokes. The XR200s are cheap and light, and I'm not convinced that many lightweight road rims would be happy with having a 6'4" tall rider trundling over them whilst lying on the ground.
Brommers
Perfect, that'll do. A new rear rim is definitely required. I've trued the rear wheel to +/- 1mm, but that's as good as it's going to get unless I can find spokes that work in compression...