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Quick Release and Fasteners
Check that quick releases and important nuts and bolts that keep your wheels, handlebar and seatpost in place are properly
closed and adequately tightened. Correct tightening force is vital. Too little force and the fastener may not hold securely. Too
much force and the fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform or break. Either way, incorrect tightening can result in
component failure and cause loss of control and accidents. See section 15 for correct torque values. If you’re unsure, visit your
dealer and ask them to show you the proper way.
All other repair or maintenance which is not specifically described in this manual should be performed by your dealer.
It’s all Torque to Me
Torque Values are standard measures of how much you must tighten a bolt and are listed below. When a torque value is given,
a torque wrench should be used to ensure that the correct torque is applied.
Recommended Tightening Values - Torque Values
Frame and Fork
and Fork
Component
lbf.in
Newton Meters (Nm)
kgf.cm
Kickstand Mounting Bolt
53-60
6-8
61-69
Water Cage Mounting Bolt
25-35
2.8-4
29-40
Rack Bolts
25-35
2.8-4
29-40
Fender Bolts
50-60
5.6-6.8
58-69
15. Torque Settings
Quick Releases
The Quick Release uses over-center cam action to clamp the component in place and allows for easy, tool-less removal.
A Quick Release has a Clamp (1), an Acorn (2) and a Lever (3). The concave side closes inward.
The Acorn allows you to adjust the clamping force. Closing the Lever as it passes the over-center point requires increasing force. This force
should require you to use the palm of your hand.
Quick Releases hold the Wheels, Seatpost, and Handlebar in place.
When tightened on Wheels, the Quick Release should emboss the Fork Dropouts.
When tightened on the Seatpost, the Seatpost should not rotate.
When tightened on the Handlebar, the Handlebar should not rotate.
When the Lever is closed, position it in a way so that it cannot accidentally open through contact during riding.
Quick Releases are very convenient but many accidents occur because of misuse. Improper adjustment may result in damage to
the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death.
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