Torque specifications

Bottom bracket cups

300-360 lb•in (32.9-40.7 Nm)

Single-speed 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)

Arm fixing bolts

cantilever, direct-pull, U-brake

70-85 lb•in (7.9-9.6 Nm)

Cable clamp bolt

50-70 lb•in (5.7-7.9 Nm)

Coaster brake

Brake-arm clamp bolt

18-27 lb•in (2-3 Nm)

Cassette

Lockring

261-434 lb•in (30-50 Nm)

Crankset

Bontrager crank bolts

Sport cranks with a single M8 bolt on each arm

336-372 lb•in (38- 42 Nm)

single M12 or M15 bolt on each arm

420-480 lb•in (47.5-54.2 Nm)

Shimano crank bolts

with double pinch bolts on each arm

106-132 lb•in (12-15 Nm)

Other crank bolts

with a single M8 or M10 bolt on each arm

350-435 lb•in (39.5- 49.2 Nm)

Chainring bolts

steel

106-124 lb•in (12-14 Nm)

aluminum

71-79 lb•in (8-9 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)

Also see Suspension Fork owner's manuals

Frame

Water bottle bolt

20-25 lb•in (2.3-2.9 Nm)

Dropout attachment screws

Presidio/ Erwin/ Lane

90 lb•in (10 Nm)

Top tube cable stop

22-30 lb•in (2.5-3.5 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)

DuoTrap screw, M3

5-7 lb•in (0.6-0.8 Nm)

also see: Rear suspension

Handlebar

Bar-end clamp bolts

40-60 lb•in (4.5-6.8 Nm)

Kickstand

Kickstand

160-200 lb•in (18-23 Nm)

Pedals

Pedal axle

350-380 lb•in (40.2-42.9 Nm)

Seatpost

Saddle clamp bolts

Bontrager seatpost with bolt across the seatpost head

120-150 lb•in (13.6-17 Nm)

single bolt using a M7 bolt

150 lb•in (17 Nm)

double bolt using a M6 bolt, with metal post

120 lb•in (13.5m)

double bolt using a M6 bolt, with carbon

100 lb•in (11.3)

double bolt using a M5 bolt

60 lb•in (6.8m)

For seat fixing bolts using a 13 or 14 mm open end wrench

180-220 lb•in (20.3-24.9 Nm)

Seatpost binder

Binder bolt

M5 bolt

40-60 lb•in (4.5-6.8 Nm)

M6 bolt

60-80 lb•in (6.8-9 Nm)

Shift levers and brake levers

Brake lever clamp

mountain or road style

53-69 lb•in (6.0-7.8 Nm)

Stem

Stem expander

100-120 lb•in (11.3-13.6 Nm)

Handlebar clamp

M5 bolts

46 lb•in (5.2 Nm)

M6 bolts on metal handlebar

120 lb•in (13.6 Nm)

M7 bolt

150 lb•in (16.9 Nm)

Steerer clamp

M5 bolts

46 lb•in (5.2 Nm)

M6 bolts with aluminum steerer

120 lb•in 13.5 Nm)

Wheels

Axle nuts

front

180-240 lb•in (20.3-27.1 Nm)

rear

240-300 lb•in (27.1-33.9 Nm)