Rappstar wrote:
The breaking on all those wheels SHOULD BE exactly the same. There's obviously some slight variance due to manufacturing in the braking surfaces, but all of those wheels you mention use the same surface treatment, same layup, same epoxy, etc. And, in all cases, the 808 NSW wheels are notably better. I always thought the Firecrest braking surface (with both the cork pads and the platinum pads was excellent). But the NSW is amazing. I think it's better than aluminum.
Strange! I've had two sets of firecrest 808s and both times, I felt going downhill and braking was always sketchy! But I always feel confident braking on 404s, 202s and even a Super9 (all clinchers) .. Of course theres nothing scientific about this.. all by feel.