The DT Swiss RWS Skewer system takes the quick release in a new direction. Laufradbefestigungssystem, or in English, a Ratchet Wheelmounting System (RWS). It has the springs, adjustable nut, and shaft of a quick release, but in place of a lever attached to a cam, there's a lever... read more

The DT 240s front hub has been a cult classic for awhile now. It gained a well-deserved reputation as a lightweight, durable, and supremely low-drag front hub, which culminated in its use in the entirety of the 2006 ProTour season by Team Phonak. They used Power Tap SL rear hubs, but their front... read more

If you're a road cyclist and you have a pulse, you're familiar with the ceramic bearing craze currently consuming the market. Why go ceramic? Because after reducing aerodynamic drag, a reduction in mechanical drag is the best thing you can do to make yourself ride faster for a given power output.... read more

The component brand Hugi is likely familiar to many of you. Hugi was long considered the Chris King of Switzerland. They didn't make headsets, but like King they made amazingly precise hubsets for folks keen on handbuilding their own wheels. One lesser-known fact about Hugi was the fact that they... read more

Nothing defines a DT Swiss 240s hub more than its velvety smooth bearing quality. The 240s employs a stainless 2 bearing design for a wonderful simplicity of design, and thanks to its labyrinth seal system -- non-contacting seals that utilize an asymmetrical path for the escape of fluid -- your... read more