Chapter 3: inspection, adjustment, and lubrication

Torque specifications

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

Brakes

Brake levers

Cassette

Crankset

Derailleurs

Forks

Frame

Handlebar

Kickstand

Pedals

Seatpost

Seatpost binder

Shift levers

Stem

Wheels

 

Bottom bracket

Bottom bracket cups
 
300-360 lb品n (32.9-40.7 Nm)
Single-speed eccentric
 
75-100 lb品n (8.5-11.3 Nm)

Brakes

Disc brake mounting bolts
 
100-110 lb品n (11.3-12.4 Nm)
Disc brake adapter mounting bolts
M6
100-110 lb品n (11.3-12.4 Nm)
M5
60-65 lb品n (6.8-7.3 Nm)-
Disc attachment
bolts
45-55 lb品n (5-6.2 Nm)
Centerlock attachment
350 lb品n (40.2 Nm)
Cable clamp bolt
 
50-70 lb品n (5.7-7.9 Nm)
Also see Disc brake owner's manuals
 

Cassette

Lockring
 
261-434 lb品n (30-50 Nm)

Crankset

Bontrager crank bolts
Sport cranks with a single M8 bolt on each arm
336-372 lb品n (38- 42 Nm)
 
single M12 or M15 bolt on each arm
420-480 lb品n (47.5-54.2 Nm)
Shimano crank bolts
with double pinch bolts on each arm
106-132 lb品n (12-15 Nm)
Other crank bolts
with a single M8 or M10 bolt on each arm
350-435 lb品n (39.5- 49.2 Nm)
Chainring bolts
steel
106-124 lb品n (12-14 Nm)
aluminum
71-79 lb品n (8-9 Nm)

Derailleurs

Front derailleur
band clamp bolt
25-35 lb品n (2.8-4 Nm)
 
braze-on mounting bolt
44-60 lb品n (4.9-6.8 Nm)
Rear derailleur
mounting bolt
70-85 lb品n (7.9-9.6 Nm)
Cable clamp bolt
 
35-52 lb品n (3.5-5.9 Nm)

Forks

Rack or fender strut bolt
 
20-25 lb品n (2.3-2.9 Nm)

Frame

Water bottle bolt
 
20-25 lb品n (2.3-2.9 Nm)
Dropout attachment screws
Belt drive sliding dropouts
80-88 lb品n (9-10 Nm)
Dropout attachment screws
Belt drive rotating dropouts
45-55 lb品n (5-6 Nm)
Dropout attachment screws
Presidio/ Erwin/ Lane
90 lb品n (10 Nm)
Top tube cable stop
 
22-30 lb品n (2.5-3.5 Nm)
Rack or fender strut bolt
 
20-25 lb品n (2.3-2.9 Nm)
Rear derailleur hanger bolt
 
50-70 lb品n (5.7-8.0 Nm)
DuoTrap screw, M3
 
5-7 lb品n (0.6-0.8 Nm)

Handlebar

Kickstand

Kickstand
 
160-200 lb品n (18-23 Nm)

Pedals

Pedal axle
 
350-380 lb品n (40.2-42.9 Nm)

Seatpost

Saddle clamp bolts
Bontrager seatpost with bolt across the seatpost head
120-150 lb品n (13.6-17 Nm)
 
single bolt using a M7 bolt
150 lb品n (17 Nm)
 
double bolt using a M6 bolt, with metal post
120 lb品n (13.5m)
 
double bolt using a M6 bolt, with carbon
100 lb品n (11.3)
 
double bolt using a M5 bolt
60 lb品n (6.8m)
 
For seat fixing bolts using a 13 or 14 mm open end wrench
180-220 lb品n (20.3-24.9 Nm)

Seatpost binder

Binder bolt
M5 bolt
40-60 lb品n (4.5-6.8 Nm)
 
M6 bolt
60-80 lb品n (6.8-9 Nm)

Shift levers and brake levers

Brake lever clamp
mountain or road style
53-69 lb品n (6.0-7.8 Nm)
 
mid-bar lever
20-30 lb品n (2.3-3.3 Nm)

Stem

Handlebar clamp
M5 bolts
46 lb品n (5.2 Nm)
 
M6 bolts on metal handlebar
120 lb品n (13.6 Nm)
 
M6 bolts on carbon handlebar
100 lb品n (11.3 Nm)
 
M7 bolt
150 lb品n (16.9 Nm)
Steerer clamp
M5 bolts
46 lb品n (5.2 Nm)
 
M6 bolts with aluminum steerer
120 lb品n 13.5 Nm)
 
M6 bolts with carbon steerer
100 lb品n (11.3 Nm)

Wheels

Disc brake
Disc mounting bolts
see Brakes
Axle bolt
Belt drive rear hub
45-55 lb品n (5-6 Nm)

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