Martin Coopland wrote:
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> Nitto manufacture a tool for the "springing" of stems. Try lubricating with a
> water based lubricant. This is so you can wash it out before you slide it on
> to the centre, it is difficult to fully remove oil based lubricant afterwards
> and you may have problems with the bars slipping.
I have always liberally lubricated the center barrel of the bars and the inside of the stem clamping area with Campagnolo® grease to avoid creaks and have never had a problem with slipping bars (25 years of riding).
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California