Torque specifications

Bottom bracket

Bottom bracket cups

430-610 lb•in (48.6-68.9 Nm)

Tandem eccentric

75-100 lb•in (8.5-11.3 Nm)

Brakes

Pad fixing bolts

cantilever, direct-pull, U-brake

70-80 lb•in (7.9-9 Nm)

road calipers

40-60 lb•in (4.5-6.8 Nm)

Arm fixing bolts

cantilever, direct-pull, U-brake

70-85 lb•in (7.9-9.6 Nm)

Caliper fixing bolts

on metal seatstays

70-85 lb•in (7.9-9.6 Nm)

on 'curved' carbon fiber seatstays

55-60 lb•in (6.2-6.8 Nm)

Disc brake mounting bolts

100-110 lb•in (11.3-12.4 Nm)

Disc brake adapter mounting bolts

using a 5mm allen wrench

100-110 lb•in (11.3-12.4 Nm)

using 4mm allen wrench

60-65 lb•in (6.8-7.3 Nm)

Disc attachment

bolts

45-55 lb•in (5-6.2 Nm)

Centerlock attachment

350 lb•in (40.2 Nm)

Cable clamp bolt

 50-70 lb•in (5.7-7.9 Nm)

Cassette

 Lockring

261-434 lb•in (30-50 Nm)

Crankset

Crank bolts

with a single 6 or 8mm bolt on each arm

350-435 lb•in (39.5- 49.2 Nm)

Bontrager Sport cranks with a single M8 bolt on each arm

320-370 lb•in (36.2- 41.8 Nm)

all other Bontrager cranks with a single M15 bolt on each arm

370-420 lb•in (41.8-47.5 Nm)

Shimano cranks with double pinch bolts on each arm

88-132 lb•in (10-15 Nm)

With double pinch-bolts, gradually loosen or tighten, alternating between bolts as you do so

Chainring bolts

steel

70-95 lb•in (7.9-10.7 Nm)

aluminum

50-70 lb•in (5.7-7.9 Nm)

Derailleurs

Front derailleur

band clamp bolt

25-35 lb•in (2.8-4 Nm)

braze-on mounting bolt

44-60 lb•in (4.9-6.8 Nm)

Rear derailleur mounting bolt

70-85 lb•in (7.9-9.6 Nm)

Cable clamp bolt

35-52 lb•in (3.5-5.9 Nm)

Forks

Rack or fender strut bolt

20-25 lb•in (2.3-2.9 Nm)

Frame

Water bottle bolt

20-25 lb•in (2.3-2.9 Nm)

Rack or fender strut bolt

20-25 lb•in (2.3-2.9 Nm)

Rear derailleur hanger bolt

50-70 lb•in (5.7-8.0 Nm)

Handlebar

Aerobars

extension clamp bolts

60 lb•in (6.8 Nm)

elbow pad mounting bolts

45 lb•in (5 Nm)

Bar-end clamp bolts

40-60 lb•in (4.5-6.8 Nm)

Pedals

Pedal axles

350-380 lb•in (40.2-42.9 Nm)

Seatpost

Saddle clamp bolts

Bontrager seatpost with bolt across the seatpost head

120-130 lb•in (13.6-14.7 Nm)

single bolt using a 6 mm allen wrench

150-250 lb•in (17-28.3 Nm)

double bolt using a 5 mm allen wrench

80-125 lb•in (9.6-14.1 Nm)

double bolt using a 4 mm allen wrench

45-60 lb•in (5-6.8 Nm)

Seatpost binder

Binder bolt

aluminum seatpost

85-125 lb•in (9.6-14.1 Nm)

carbon fiber seatpost

 65-80 lb•in (7.3-9 Nm)

Shift levers and brake levers

Brake lever clamp

mountain or road style

53-69 lb•in (6.0-7.8 Nm)

mid-bar lever

20-30 lb•in (2.3-3.3 Nm)

Hayes hydraulic

25-35 lb•in (2.8-4 Nm)

Stem

Stem expander

175-260 lb•in (19.8-29.4 Nm)

Handlebar clamp

welded stems

100-120 lb•in (11.3-13.6 Nm)

forged stems

150-180 lb•in (17-20.3 Nm)

with carbon fiber handlebar

100 lb•in (11.3 Nm)

Steerer clamp

100-120 lb•in (11.3-13.6 Nm)

Stem angle adjustment

150-170 lb•in (17-20.3 Nm)

Tandem stoker stem

extension adjustment

120-140 lb•in (13.6-15.8 Nm)

seatpost clamp

100-120 lb•in (11.3-13.6 Nm)

Wheels

Fixed-gear hub

lockring

250-300 lb•in (28.2-33.9 Nm)

Thru-axle

Manitou forks pinch bolts

45-55 lb•in (5.1-6.2 Nm)

Tricycle

front wheel pinch bolts

150-280 lb•in (17-20.3 Nm)

split rear rim joining bolts

180-220 lb•in (20.3-24.9 Nm)