Aluminum vs. Steel

[Rot Box]

I usually buy steel sprockets but there are none available for my ATK due to its two year only goofy hub flange. The only one available is a Talon in aluminum which is very high quality and also very expensive $75 I ride a lot of pavement on this bike and it has a LOT of low end torque. I'm worried I'll trash the aluminum sprocket in no time. What do you think? Should I just keep a closer eye on chain adjustment and hope for the best?

Here's what I've been kicking around. Thoughts?

Option 1: Just buy the aluminum one.
Option 2: Have Sidewinder make me a custom steel sprocket for $110.
Option 3: Have Sidewinder make me a custom titanium sprocket with lifetime warrantee for $160.

Thanks for any help

 

[Tonkaman]

Go for lifetime guarantee and forget about it! Sure beats having to go thru the trouble of needing to replace it but not having the time or money later