Carbon Fork Plug
As its starting to get colder and wetter, I am going out more on the winter bike keeping the Summer one for dry days only.
Something I want to address which I had ignored up til now is plugging up the fork where it joins the Alu Steerer. I know this is the main reason the race bearings get rusted up to hell and although I do grease and keep everything running as smooth as possible I always believe prevention is better than cure.
What solutions have people used to any deal of success to stopping water ingress into the steerer tube?
I have tried using gaffer tape inside but eventually the water peals it off. I would prefer something a bit more durable if possible.
Cheers
Something I want to address which I had ignored up til now is plugging up the fork where it joins the Alu Steerer. I know this is the main reason the race bearings get rusted up to hell and although I do grease and keep everything running as smooth as possible I always believe prevention is better than cure.
What solutions have people used to any deal of success to stopping water ingress into the steerer tube?
I have tried using gaffer tape inside but eventually the water peals it off. I would prefer something a bit more durable if possible.
Cheers
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lizard-skins-head-set-seal-protector/
I use this on my commuting bike that has a cheap headset, seems to keep all the road spray and water out.0 -
Cheers,
Will give this a try, Went out in the rain last night and the head tube (as well as most of the bike) was filthy. Deffo need something like this.0 -
I smear the joint on mine with aquaproof paste - never had a problem.
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I smear the joint on mine with aquaproof paste - never had a problem.
Been using it the last couple of years on an MTB without issue0 -
aquaproof paste
Fancy name for grease ?
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