what's the point of these then?

To look pretty!

One i assume replaces the preload cap on hollowtech cranks and the other is so its not uneven.
 
cyfa2809":2a3at0xp said:
To look pretty!

One i assume replaces the preload cap on hollowtech cranks and the other is so its not uneven.

indeed but the RH one stops one looking though the BB, which is quite fun :roll: :LOL:
 
Their main purpose appears to be as the butt of jokes about plugging holes, so it seems.
 
Dead Rats":3owo76bi said:
RobMac":3owo76bi said:
It stops the noise of the wind whistling across your holes :shock:

oh how silly of me to forget this incubus!

many a true word is said in jest. :LOL:

This is exactly what was happening on a pair of Ricthey bar ends fitted to my Saracent Kilicomp. There is a tiny hole in the bar end, purpose being allow gases to escape when welding but they would make a whistling noise when ridden. Took me a while to find the source of the noise.
 

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