Just received my new rear wheel from Woodys with Cush hub and super lacing. Had them upgrade the bearings too. Now to get the TE630 back from Zip Ty where they have been breathing on it. I think that a new front wheel is in the offing too so I can have two sets with different tires.
Woody's does some nice work. I had them repair a dented from aluminum rim on my K75s. With the current rate of depreciation that rims worth about as much as the bike.
Not ever owned a bike with a cushy drive kelly, looks good tho an if its been done since the 60's its got to work well.
link here: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/cush-hub-te630.39302/page-5#post-458462 Ouch! but it sure does look nice. Not bling though, very functional and the strength versus stock wheel greatly increased and much reduced banging on your transmission = longer life. My only concern would be long term availability of the cush rubbers. If Rad goes out of business then you're SOL. Maybe buy a lifetime supply now as they are priced reasonable at $30 a set. _
David, you got it right. I also upgraded the bearings which is an extra $100 and worth it. Standard bearings are All Balls but the upgrades are imported from Europe I think. German? I forget what Woodys told me but I figured in for a penny, in for a pound. Picking up some spare cush rubbers is not a bad idea but I don't think there is a problem with future availability.
I would guess if Woodys is selling them and Rad goes under they would find something to work for there customers.
Yep mine just arrived as well. Similar deal to yourself, superlaced, oversized spokes and upgraded bearings:
Actually I don't know, you'd have to ask Woody's. You can see though that they have machined out some of the wall of the spoke eyelets in the rim in order to make it all happen...
