Thread: Stabilizing Bar Tape Plugs
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Old 10-18-21, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
Yes they expand. Keep tightening the bolt- it reduces the space and compresses the rubber plug. That is the expansion.
I inserted my new adjustable ones and tightened the screw down expecting the rubber cork to eventually be tight against the inside of the bar and then not allow for any more tightening but I can still turn the screw making me wonder if that's normal or did I strip it ??
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