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TORQUE OUTLINE, SPECIFICATIONS, SETTINGS, CONCEPTS
DISC BRAKE AREA
DISK ROTOR TO HUB: LOCKRING
Shimano
40 N⋅m 350 lbf⋅inch
AVID
40 N⋅m 350 lbf⋅inch
DICS ROTOR TO HUB: M5 BOLTS
Shimano
2–4 N⋅m 18–35 lbf⋅inch
Avid
6.2 N⋅m 55 lbf⋅inch
Hayes
5.6 N⋅m 50 lbf⋅inch
Magura
3.8 N⋅m 34 lbf⋅inch
CALIPER BODY MOUNT
Shimano
6–8 N⋅m 53–69 lbf⋅inch
Hayes
12.4 N⋅m 110 lbf⋅inch
9 N⋅m with Manitou forks 80 lbf⋅inch with Manitou forks
Avid
9–10.2 N⋅m 80–90 lbf⋅inch
Magura
5.7 N⋅m 51 lbf⋅inch
Tektro
6–8 N⋅m 53–69 lbf⋅inch
HYDRAULIC HOSE FITTINGS TO CALIPER
Shimano (BR-M785, BR-S700, BR-M666)
Allen key 3mm
5-7 N⋅m 44- 60 lbf⋅inch
Allen key 4mm
8-10 N⋅m 69-87 lbf⋅inch
Hayes
6.2 N⋅m 55 lbf⋅inch
HYDRAULIC HOSE FITTINGS TO LEVER
Shimano (BR-M785, BR-S700, BR-M666, BL-T785)
5-7 N⋅m 44- 60 lbf⋅inch
Hayes
6.2 N⋅m 55 lbf⋅inch
DISC BRAKES
BRAKE CALIPER + LEVER AREA
UPRIGHT BAR BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano
6–8 N⋅m 53–69 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
10 N⋅m 89 lbf⋅inch
AVID
5–7 N⋅m 44–62 lbf⋅inch
BRAKE CALIPER MOUNT TO FRAME: DIDE-PULL, DUAL-PIVOT, CENTRE-PULL
Shimano
7.8–9.8 N⋅m 70–86 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
10 N⋅m 89 lbf⋅inch
Cane Creek
7.7–8.1 N⋅m 68–72 lbf⋅inch
Tektro
8–10 N⋅m 69–89 lbf⋅inch
BRAKE CALIPER MOUNT TO FRAME: LINEAR-PULL OR CANTILEVER
Shimano
8–10 N⋅m 69–89 lbf⋅inch
SRAM
5–6.8 N⋅m 45–60 lbf⋅inch
Avid
4.9–6.9 N⋅m 43–61 lbf⋅inch
Control Tech
11.3–13.6 N⋅m 100–120 lbf⋅inch
Tektro
6–8 N⋅m 53–69 lbf⋅inch
BRAKE PAD: THREADED STUD
Shimano
5–7 N⋅m 43–61 lbf⋅inch
SRAM
5.7–7.9 N⋅m 50–70 lbf⋅inch
Avid
5.9–7.8 N⋅m 53–69 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
8 N⋅m 71 lbf⋅inch
Cane Creek
6.3–6.7 N⋅m 56–60 lbf⋅inch
Tektro
5–7 N⋅m 43–61 lbf⋅inch
BRAKE PAD: SMOOTH STUD
Shimano
7.9–8.8 N⋅m 70–78 lbf⋅inch
BRAKE PAD: SIDE-PULL AND DUAL-PIVOT BOLTS
Campagnolo
8 N⋅m 72 lbf⋅inch
Shimano
6–8 N⋅m 53–69 lbf⋅inch
Cane Creek
6.3–6.7 N⋅m 56–60 lbf⋅inch
Tektro
5–7 N⋅m 43–61 lbf⋅inch
BRAKE CABKE PINCH BOLT: LINEAR PULL AND CANTILEVER
Shimano
6–7.8 N⋅m 53–69 lbf⋅inch
Control Tech
4.5–6.8 N⋅m 40–60 lbf⋅inch
Tektro
6–8 N⋅m 53–69 lbf⋅inch
SRAM
5.6–7.9 N⋅m 50–70 lbf⋅inch
BRAKE CABKE PINCH BOLT: SIDE PULL, DUAL PIVOT, CENTRE PULL
Shimano
6–8 N⋅m 53–69 lbf⋅inch
Mavic
7–9 N⋅m 62–80 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
5 N⋅m 44 lbf⋅inch
Tektro
6–8 N⋅m 53–69 lbf⋅inch
Cane Creek
7.7–8.1 N⋅m 68–72 lbf⋅inch
BRAKES OTHERS + LEVER
DERAILLEUR + SHIFT LEVER AREA
DROP BAR DUAL CONTROL BRAKE/SHIFT LEVER CLAP BOLT
Shimano STI
6–8 N⋅m 53–70 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
10 N⋅m 89 lbf⋅inch
SRAM
6–8 N⋅m 53–70 lbf⋅inch
SHIFT LEVER: UPRIGHT/FLAT BAR TYPE
Shimano
5–7.4 N⋅m 44–69 lbf⋅inch
SHIFT LEVER: TWIST GRIP
Shimano Revoshift
6–8 N⋅m 53–70 lbf⋅inch
SRAM
17 N⋅m 150 lbf⋅inch
SHIFT LEVER: MTB “THUMB TYPE”
Shimano STI
5–7.4 N⋅m 44–69 lbf⋅inch
FRONT DERAILLEUR CLAMP MOUNT
Campagnolo
5-7 N⋅m 44-62 lbf⋅inch
Shimano
5-7 N⋅m 44-62 lbf⋅inch
SRAM
4.5–7 N⋅m 39.8–62 lbf⋅inch
FRONT DERAILLEUR CABLE PINCH BOLT
Shimano
5–6.8 N⋅m 44–60 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
5 N⋅m 44 lbf⋅inch
Mavic
5–7 N⋅m 44–62 lbf⋅inch
SRAM
4.5 N⋅m 40 lbf⋅inch
REAR DERAILLEUR MOUTING BOLT
Shimano
8–10 N⋅m 70–86 lbf⋅inch
SRAM
8–10 N⋅m 70–86 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
15 N⋅m 133 lbf⋅inch
REAR DERAILLEUR CABLE PINCH BOLT
Shimano
5–7 N⋅m 44–60 lbf⋅inch
SRAM
4-5 N⋅m 35.4–44.2 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
6 N⋅m 53 lbf⋅inch
REAR DERAILLEUT PULLEY WHEEL BOLT
Shimano
2.9–3.9 N⋅m 27–34 lbf⋅inch
DERAILLEUR + SHIFTER
HEADSET + HANDLEBAR + SEAT + SEAT POST AREA
THREADET HEADSET LOCKNUT
Chris King Gripnut type
14.6–17 N⋅m 130–150 lbf⋅inch
Tange-Seiki
29.4–44 N⋅m 266–390 lbf⋅inch
STEM BINDER BOLT: QUILL TYPE FOR THREADET HEADSET
Shimano
19.6–29.4 N⋅m 174-260 lbf⋅inch
Generic brand range
16-18 N⋅m 144-168 lbf⋅inch
THREADLESS STEM STEERING COLUMN BINDER BOLTS
Deda
8 N⋅m 71 lbf⋅inch
FSA carbon
8.8 N⋅m 78 lbf⋅inch
Syncros cotter bolt type
10.1 N⋅m 90 lbf⋅inch
Thomson
5.4 N⋅m 48 lbf⋅inch
Time Monolink
5 N⋅m 48 lbf⋅inch
Race Face
6.2 N⋅m 55 lbf⋅inch
STEM HANDLEBAR BINDER: 1 OR 2 BINDER BOLTS
Shimano
19.6–29.4 N⋅m 174–260 lbf⋅inch
Control Tech
13.6–16.3 N⋅m 120–144 lbf⋅inch
STEM HANDLEBAR BINDER: 4 BOLT-FACEPLATE
Control Tech
13.6–16.3 N⋅m 120–144 lbf⋅inch
Deda magnesium
8 N⋅m 71 lbf⋅inch
FSA OS-115 carbon
8.8 N⋅m 78 lbf⋅inch
Race Face
6.2 N⋅m 55 lbf⋅inch
Thomson
5.4 N⋅m 48 lbf⋅inch
Time Monolink
6 N⋅m 53 lbf⋅inch
MTB HANDLEBAR END EXTENSIONS
Cane Creek
7.9 N⋅m 70 lbf⋅inch
Control Tech
16.3 N⋅m 144 lbf⋅inch
SEAT RAIL BINDER
Shimano
20-30 N⋅m 174-260 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
22 N⋅m 194 lbf⋅inch
Control Tech two-bolt type
16.3 N⋅m 144 lbf⋅inch
Control Tech one-bolt type
33.9 N⋅m 300 lbf⋅inch
Syncros
5 N⋅m each bolt 44.2 lbf⋅inch each bolt
Truvativ
M8 bolt: 22–24 N⋅m M8 bolt: 195–212 lbf⋅inch
M6 bolt: 6–7.1 N⋅m M6 bolt: 53–63 lbf⋅inch
Seat post binder
Campagnolo4–6.8 N⋅m 36–60 lbf⋅inch
HANDLEBAR + HEADSET +Â SEAT + SEAT POST
CRANKSET + BOTTOM BRACKET + PEDAL AREA
PEDAL INTO CRANK
Shimano
35 N⋅m minimum 309.7 lbf⋅inch minimum
Campagnolo
40 N⋅m 354 lbf⋅inch
Ritchey
34.7 N⋅m 307 lbf⋅inch
Truvativ
31.2–33.9 N⋅m 276–300 lbf⋅inch
COMPRESSION SLOTTED CRANK PINCH BOLTS
Shimano Hollowtech II
9.9–14.9 N⋅m 88–132 lbf⋅inch
FSA MegaExo
9.8–11.3 N⋅m 87–100 lbf⋅inch
CRANK ADJUSTING CAP
Shimano Hollowtech II
0.5–0.7 N⋅m 4–6 lbf⋅inch
FSA MegaExo
0.5–0.7 N⋅m 4–6 lbf⋅inch
CRANK BOLT (INCLUDING SPLINE-TYPE CRANKS AND SQUARE-SPINDLE CRANKS)
Shimano
34–44 N⋅m 305–391 lbf⋅inch
Shimano Octalink XTR (M15 thread)
40.3–49 N⋅m 357–435 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
32–38 N⋅m 282–336 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo Ultra-Torque
42 N⋅m 371 lbf⋅inch
FSA M8 bolt
34–39 N⋅m 304–347 lbf⋅inch
FSA M14 steel
49–59 N⋅m 434–521 lbf⋅inch
Race Face
54 N⋅m 480 lbf⋅inch
Syncros
27 N⋅m 240 lbf⋅inch
Truvativ ISIS Drive
43–47 N⋅m 384–420 lbf⋅inch
Truvativ square spindle
38–42 N⋅m 336–372 lbf⋅inch
White Industries
27–34 N⋅m 240–300 lbf⋅inch
CRANK BOLT ONE-KEY RELEASE CAP
Shimano
5–6.8 N⋅m 44–60 lbf⋅inch
Truvativ
12–14 N⋅m 107–124 lbf⋅inch
CHAINRING CASSETTE TO CRANKARM (LOCKRING)
Shimano
50–70 N⋅m 443–620 lbf⋅inch
CHAINRING BOLT: STEEL
Shimano
7.9–10.7 N⋅m 70–95 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
8 N⋅m 71 lbf⋅inch
Race Face
11.3 N⋅m 100 lbf⋅inch
Truvativ
12.1–14 N⋅m 107–124 lbf⋅inch
CHAINRING BOLT: ALUMINIUM
Shimano
5–10 N⋅m 44–88.5 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
8 N⋅m 70.8 lbf⋅inch
Truvativ
8–9 N⋅m 70.8–79.6 lbf⋅inch
BOTTOM BRACKET: CARTRIDGE TYPE
Shimano
49.1–68.7 N⋅m 435–608 lbf⋅inch
Shimano Hollowtech II
34.5–49.1 N⋅m 305–435 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo (three-piece type)
70 N⋅m 612 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo Ultra-Torque cups
35 N⋅m 310 lbf⋅inch
FSA
39.2–49 N⋅m 347–434 lbf⋅inch
Race Face
47.5 N⋅m 420 lbf⋅inch
Truvativ
33.9–40.7 N⋅m 300–360 lbf⋅inch
White Industries
27 N⋅m 240 lbf⋅inch
CRANKSET + BOTTOM BRACKET + PEDAL
WHEEL + HUB + REAR COG AREA
AXLE
Quick-release: closed cam type
Measured torque not typically used. Common industry practice is resistance at lever half way through swing from open to fully closed.
Solid axle nuts (non-quick-release type wheels)
29.4–44 N⋅m 266–390 lbf⋅inch
CASSETTE SPROCKET LOCKRING
Shimano
29.4–49 N⋅m 260–434 lbf⋅inch
SRAM
40 N⋅m 354 lbf⋅inch
Campagnolo
50 N⋅m 442 lbf⋅inch
HUB CONE LOCKRING NUT
Bontrager
17 N⋅m 150 lbf⋅inch
Chris King
12.2 N⋅m 100 lbf⋅inch
Shimano
9.8–24.5 N⋅m 87–217 lbf⋅inch
FREEHUB BODY
Bontrager
45 N⋅m 400 lbf⋅inch
Shimano
35-50 N⋅m 305-434 lbf⋅inch
Shimano XTR w/ 14mm Hex
45-50 N⋅m 392-434 lbf⋅inch
SPOKE TENSION
Torque usually is not used in wheels. Spoke tension is measured by deflection. Contact rim manufacturer for specific tension recommendations.
WHEEL + HUB + REAR COG AREA
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