Originally Posted by
cranky old road
What happens when you get the preload, tighten the stem, remove the compression plug and then ride? Just trying to understand the issue clearly.
I can't get enough preload and it sounds like my stem was slipping while riding. I have yet to install the new fork and new stem, I'm going to get a better compression plug first, which was part of the point of this thread. I'll also get some carbon paste to help hold the stem in place better.