DT Hugi Swiss Made Hubs

[FluffyChicken]

Yes, they are the same as mine, I think the manual is in the Archive.
The hubs are all the same.

Just tap away and they come apart.. But it is late and I'm off to bed.

 

[Joe*Pro]

Thought I pop this here as well whilst I had the link to hand…

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/dt-hügi-1995-1998-hubs-owners-manual.438312/#post-3197006

 

[br0qn]

some info form the dt swiss fb page

1994
The first DT Swiss hub was introduced. The RATCHET freehub system with its unique sound provided superior reliability.
DT Hügi
1994
335g






1995
The DT Hügi got a new hub shell.
DT Hügi 95
1995
335g







1996
The first disc brake hub was introduced, with Ratchet System of course.
DT Hügi Disc Brake
1996
430g





1998
The DT Hügi was completely reworked. The plugged design allows tool-free disassembly and thus simplified maintenance. The no-tool concept is still used today and allows easy adaptation to all common standards. Furthermore the ball bearings were improved, the seals optimized and the precision increased.
DT Hügi 98
1998
330g






2000
A legend was born! The first DT Swiss 240. Reduced weight - the new Star Ratchet System.
DT Swiss Hügi 240
2000
240g







There is more to it but pretty modern so I'll stop there unless you want the rest dropped here

 

[scant]

the first picture isnt the first hugi hub. i've seen hugi hubs with uniglide freehub. the hugi hub i had new early 90s had black axle end caps that were steel & the freehub was also steel

 

[Joe*Pro]

the first picture isnt the first hugi hub. i've seen hugi hubs with uniglide freehub. the hugi hub i had new early 90s had black axle end caps that were steel & the freehub was also steel

I think it’s suggesting it’s the first DT version of the hub. Hugi was it’s own company for many years prior until DT Swiss purchased them in 1995 I believe and re branded them DT Hugi.

DT Swiss the parent company was founded in 1994 through a management buyout from the Biel-based company Vereinigte Drahtwerke (who made wire I think) first making spokes, then nipples in 1996. But the hugi hubs in 1994 catalogue specs are not DT swiss branded as best I know, they are just Hugi branded.

 

[Joe*Pro]

They SOUND amazing.

That's for sure.

Like ASMR…

 

[scant]

If you want to make a hugi hub sound amazing, put it in the middle of a tioga disc drive. First bike I saw that set up was ned overends specialized ultimate. A year later I had the same set up

 

[Prodigal Son]

If you want to make a hugi hub sound amazing, put it in the middle of a tioga disc drive. First bike I saw that set up was ned overends specialized ultimate. A year later I had the same set up

Talk about unnecessary complications in already complicated lives.

 

[Prodigal Son]

I have the first hugi pictured above. Love the sound, weight, engagement and all metal construction but those aluminum freehubs make me sad.

 

[MuchAlohaNui]

I grabbed a bike out of the transfer station pile that had a pair of wheels with DT Hugi hubs. Yes, they are nice and loud. I also rescued a set of Raceface turbine cranks off that bike.

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