Originally Posted by
FordTrax
I am not $450 brave so there will be no epoxying into the steer tube
That Specialized Plug looks interesting - I watched a youtube vid of a guy showing how to remove one. I see you tighten the plug with an hex key and then the top cap screw goes inside the hex head. Kind of clever.
I e-mailed LBS that carries Specialized to see if they stock one or can get me one. Thanks.
They all work the same way, a larger bolt tightens the plug into the steerer and a smaller bolt threads into the larger bolt to tighten the top cap. The Specialized plug is really no different from others in terms of installation. This is common.
What sets that plug apart from many others is that it is very long and supports the inside of the steerer along the entire stem. There are some other very good ones but that is the one I know and have used.
The video below by Luescher Teknic describes the issue with supporting the steerer along the entire stem. It is definitely worth watching.
-Tim-