Just shave the top of the steerer another mm and you'll be fine.
Originally Posted by
cyclezen
so looking again at pic - you may be correct. The headset adjustment may be done from that hex bolt on the inner ring (marked PAT.205335) - bit hard to see.
but there does seem to be a ledge on the stem which this 'ring' might be set on and providing the down pressure adjustment (prior to tightening the stem bolts...)
.if so then the torque value on the cap is in reference to that adjustment... and the stemcap is just a dust/dirt cap.
...but I still worry about moisture getting in there, thru that space.. LOL!
Thx
Yuri
The thing with the patent number on it is an expanding plug - it holds on to the inside of the steerer and acts as an anchor for when you're adjusting preload against it with the top cap.