quill stem question
11-20-02, 10:15 AM
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quill stem question
with the recent discussion of stuck stems
I got to wondering, do stems with expander
plug have more inherent problems than those
with an expander wedge?
I've got an TTT with plug in my Serotta and
it seems more of a pain to remove than any
of the modolo stems I have that use wedge.
Just curious if anyone has thoughts/experience
here.
Marty
I got to wondering, do stems with expander
plug have more inherent problems than those
with an expander wedge?
I've got an TTT with plug in my Serotta and
it seems more of a pain to remove than any
of the modolo stems I have that use wedge.
Just curious if anyone has thoughts/experience
here.
Marty
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11-20-02, 10:50 AM
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I've found the same thing. I think because if you overtighten a plug type you get a larger surface area gripping and have found them more difficult to remove.
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1964 Flying Scot Continental (531)
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2008 Viking Saratoga tandem
2008 Micmo Sirocco Hybrid (aluminium!)
2012 BTwin Rockrider 8.1
11-20-02, 10:57 AM
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I wonder if plugs create a more complete seal, which impede drying after riding in the rain. Which seems like it could lead to more corrosion in the steerer tube.
Just speculation.
Just speculation.
11-20-02, 10:57 AM
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Yep.When you wanna make an adjustment it's almost always necessary to loosen the bolt then find something to whack it with to loosen the plug.
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It seems like plugs are pretty close to the same diameter of the steerer while wedges are noticably smaller. That may have something to do with it.
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Originally posted by RainmanP
It seems like plugs are pretty close to the same diameter of the steerer while wedges are noticably smaller. That may have something to do with it.
It seems like plugs are pretty close to the same diameter of the steerer while wedges are noticably smaller. That may have something to do with it.
