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
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
Pad fixing bolts
cantilever, direct-pull, U-brake
70-80 lb品n (7.9-9 Nm)
Arm fixing bolts
cantilever, direct-pull, U-brake
70-85 lb品n (7.9-9.6 Nm)
Cable clamp bolt
50-70 lb品n (5.7-7.9 Nm)
Coaster brake
Brake-arm clamp bolt
18-27 lb品n (2-3 Nm)
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
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
Bar-end clamp bolts
40-60 lb品n (4.5-6.8 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)
Stem
Stem expander
100-120 lb品n (11.3-13.6 Nm)
Handlebar clamp
M5 bolts
46 lb品n (5.2 Nm)
M6 bolts on metal handlebar
120 lb品n (13.6 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)
Wheels
Axle nuts
front
180-240 lb品n (20.3-27.1 Nm)
rear
240-300 lb品n (27.1-33.9 Nm)