I've been running these SRAM sintered pads on my gravel bike for about 3 months now, and they've handled everything from wet commutes to steep alpine descents. The bite is immediate and powerful - sometimes almost too aggressive when I'm just trying to scrub speed gently.

Installation was straightforward, though I completely agree with other reviewers about that frustrating little retention clip. I lost mine twice in the garage floor before finally getting it seated properly. Pro tip: do this installation in a well-lit area with magnetic parts tray handy!

Where these pads really shine is in variable conditions. Unlike organic compounds that can get sketchy when wet, these maintained consistent performance even through sudden rain showers. They do howl like banshees when damp though - my riding buddies joke they can hear me coming from a mile away.

The wear rate seems average for sintered metal pads. I'm seeing about 800-1000km per set with mixed riding, which is acceptable given the performance. Just be aware they'll dust up your rims more than organic options.

While not perfect (that clip design really is baffling), these OEM pads deliver exactly what you'd expect from SRAM - reliable, high-performance braking that instills confidence when you're pushing limits.