All nuts and bolts should be checked on a regular basis
for tightness. To assist in achieving the correct tension
when tightening nuts and bolts the use of a torque
wrench is recommended. Apply the following torque for
the nominated parts of your bicycle:
Front Wheel Nuts
22-27 Newton Metres
Rear Wheel Nuts
24-29 Newton Metres
Seat Binder Nut
12-17 Newton Metres
Seat Pillar Clamp Nut
4-19 Newton Metres
Brake Anchor Nut
7-11 Newton Metres
Handle Bar Clamp Nut
5-19 Newton Metres
Head Stem Expander Bolt
17-19 Newton Metres
Crank Cotter Pin Nuts
5-10 Newton Metres
Brake Centre Bolt
5-7 Newton Metres
Pedals
35-40 Newton Metres
The following checklist presumes a bicycle which is
assembled except for the handlebar & stem, brake and
gear levers, saddle and seat stem, pedals, frame
reflectors and wheels.
●
Fit wheels to frame and align. Secure axle nuts
or Quick Release (QR) mechanism.
●
Lubricate handlebar stem, slacken wedge bolt and
wedge, slide into head set to below minimum insert
mark, align square to front wheel, tighten wedge
bolt. Tighten wedge bolt. Check head stem lock nut
is tight and that the handlebar will not rotate.
●
If your bicycle is equipped with a ‘threadless’
headset, check fitting adjustments with your bicycle
retailer. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN the two
securing bolts.
●
Slide brake and gear lever assemblies onto
handlebar in correct configuration. Tighten locking
bolts. Adjust brake assembly cables and align
brake blocks for prescribed clearance.
