New wheels advice

Robson13 said:

I think that's irrelevant. I'm only asking if anyone has any experience and suggestion for new wheelset.
My rim is bended and according to local LBS it should be replaced. I weight about 175lb and ride hard trails with lots of rocks. I'm looking for something light but durable.

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Questions are relevant and helpful because there are lots of options out there. There are lots of options because they are for different purposes. If you want good help you need to give information

Lighter people, people who ride smoothly, people who ride smooth trails can get away with lighter and narrower rims, lighter spokes, and even less spokes per wheel. On the other hand heavier people, people who ride hard, and people who ride rough trails are usually better suited with wider and tougher rims, and possibly higher spoke count wheels. There are plenty of options in between those two extremes as well.

But... I think the biggest question is budget. The stock hubs and rims on the Pro29 are both entry-level and heavy, so a new wheelset could be a big upgrade in performance and durability, but the best option depend on your budget and your answers to the other questions.

Check out Jenson and Pricepoint both have some afforable options.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/WH400G00-Shimano+M525+Disc+Mavic+A317+29Er+Wheels.aspx - good entry level wheels

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/WH308A08-Sun+Ringle+Highrider+29Er+Disc+Wheelset.aspx - this one has wider but heavier rims that are well known for their toughness. I can't say anything about the hubs because I simply don't enough about them, but if the reviews look good then these could be a good deal

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/15337-365_SHIWT6-3-Parts-429-29er-Parts/Shimano-XT-M756-w_-WTB-SpeedDisc--29er-Trail-Wheelset.htm - pretty good hubs for the price, medium width rim. All around good choice

But for a little more (still less than $300 shipped) you could also get some handbuilt wheels with XT hubs and fairly nice rims (I like the WTB LaserDiscs, tough and wide, not too heavy). Check out Universal Cycles custom wheel builder. There are also lots of other good wheelbuilders, even local shops. Handbuilt will get you better quality wheels that should last longer and stay true longer