Thread: Scope rings - Steel vs Aluminium

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

Hi there, I would disagree on two points.

firstly, steel is definitely not the stiffer of the two. It is well accepted that when it comes to bicycle materials, steel frame offers a more forgiving, shock absorbing ride. aluminium frames on the other hand is harsher, more punishing because it is stiffer.

secondly, I cannot agree that friction is not dependent on contact surface area. If so all race cars would have skinny tyres.

You are correct on the points I have highlighted.