This page lists the torque specifications for all parts used on our bicycles. If you do not understand what torque is, or are unfamiliar with how to determine bolt size, read the page About Torque before proceeding.
Some parts are labelled with the torque specifications; always follow the information printed on the part. To find the specifications for parts that are not labelled, just click on the part name:
Bottom bracket
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Bottom bracket cups
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300-360 lb品n (32.9-40.7 Nm)
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Brakes
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Pad fixing bolts
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road calipers
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40-60 lb品n (4.5-6.8 Nm)
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Caliper fixing bolts
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on seatstays
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70-85 lb品n (7.9-9.6 Nm)
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on the fork
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53-62 lb品n (6-7 Nm)
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Cable clamp bolt
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50-70 lb品n (5.7-7.9 Nm)
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Cassette
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Lockring
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261-434 lb品n (30-50 Nm)
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Crankset
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Bontrager crank bolts
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Sport cranks with a single M8 bolt on each arm
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336-372 lb品n (38- 42 Nm)
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single M12 or M15 bolt on each arm
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420-480 lb品n (47.5-54.2 Nm)
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Shimano crank bolts
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with double pinch bolts on each arm
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106-132 lb品n (12-15 Nm)
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Other crank bolts
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with a single M8 or M10 bolt on each arm
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350-435 lb品n (39.5- 49.2 Nm)
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Chainring bolts
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steel
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106-124 lb品n (12-14 Nm)
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aluminum
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71-79 lb品n (8-9 Nm)
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Derailleurs
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Front derailleur
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band clamp bolt
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25-35 lb品n (2.8-4 Nm)
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braze-on mounting bolt
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44-60 lb品n (4.9-6.8 Nm)
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Rear derailleur
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mounting bolt
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70-85 lb品n (7.9-9.6 Nm)
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Cable clamp bolt
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35-52 lb品n (3.5-5.9 Nm)
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Forks
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Rack or fender strut bolt
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20-25 lb品n (2.3-2.9 Nm)
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Frame
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Water bottle bolt
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20-25 lb品n (2.3-2.9 Nm)
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Top tube cable stop
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22-30 lb品n (2.5-3.5 Nm)
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Rack or fender strut bolt
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20-25 lb品n (2.3-2.9 Nm)
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Rear derailleur hanger bolt
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50-70 lb品n (5.7-8.0 Nm)
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Cronus
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22-30 lb品n (2.5-3.5 Nm)
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Madone
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22-30 lb品n (2.5-3.5 Nm)
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DuoTrap screw, M3
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5-7 lb品n (0.6-0.8 Nm)
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Madone bottom bracket guide fixing bolt, M5
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20-25 lb品n (2.3-2.9 Nm)
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Handlebar
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Pedals
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Pedal axle
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350-380 lb品n (40.2-42.9 Nm)
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Seatpost
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Saddle clamp bolts
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Bontrager seatpost with bolt across the seatpost head
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120-150 lb品n (13.6-17 Nm)
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single bolt using a M7 bolt
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150 lb品n (17 Nm)
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double bolt using a M6 bolt, with metal post
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120 lb品n (13.5m)
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double bolt using a M6 bolt, with carbon
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100 lb品n (11.3)
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double bolt using a M5 bolt
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60 lb品n (6.8m)
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New Madone saddle clamp bolt
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125-140 lb品n (14-16 Nm)
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For seat fixing bolts using a 13 or 14 mm open end wrench
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180-220 lb品n (20.3-24.9 Nm)
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Seatpost binder
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Binder bolt
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M5 bolt
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40-60 lb品n (4.5-6.8 Nm)
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M6 bolt
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60-80 lb品n (6.8-9 Nm)
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new Madone seatmast clamp bolts
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44-62 lb品n (5-7 Nm)
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Shift levers and brake levers
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Brake lever clamp
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mountain or road style
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53-69 lb品n (6.0-7.8 Nm)
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mid-bar lever
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20-30 lb品n (2.3-3.3 Nm)
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Stem
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Handlebar clamp
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M5 bolts
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46 lb品n (5.2 Nm)
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M6 bolts on metal handlebar
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120 lb品n (13.6 Nm)
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M6 bolts on carbon handlebar
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100 lb品n (11.3 Nm)
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M7 bolt
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150 lb品n (16.9 Nm)
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Steerer clamp
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M5 bolts
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46 lb品n (5.2 Nm)
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M6 bolts with aluminum steerer
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120 lb品n 13.5 Nm)
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M6 bolts with carbon steerer
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100 lb品n (11.3 Nm)
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Wheels
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