Originally Posted by
terrymorse
I have never accepted this "compression plug must be long enough to cover entire stem clamp" argument.
The compression plug was not intended to provide mechanical support for a carbon steering tube. It was intended to avoid scratching or gouging the inside of the steering tube.
Well that's a bold statement. Are you saying that compression plugs aren't useful to counteract the stem's clamping force and avoid material failure as a result of a strong force applied to a small portion of the tube?
