Originally Posted by
old's'cool
My Saphir wheel build is very new and I haven't had occasion yet to try the wet braking; but dry is fine, about the same as with aluminum alloy rims. There is quite the high pitched buzz from the serrations when braking, that modulates according to speed (of course), but I don't find it objectionable.
Ok... I hope you like them. They do seem a little heavy... but I suppose that's a small price to pay for durability.