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Torque Requirements
When performing routine adjustments on nuts and bolts it is recommended that a torque wrench be used to prevent
overtightening and damage to the threads. The following are key components that should be tightened using a torque wrench.
Component
Torque Road/Racing Bicycles
Front axle nuts
22 - 27 Newton Metres
Rear axle nuts
24 - 29 Newton Metres
Handlebar clamp nut
17 - 19 Newton Metres 8-10 Newton Metres
Head stem expander bolt
17 - 19 Newton Metres
Seat clamp nuts
18 - 25 Newton Metres
Seat post binder nut
15 - 19 Newton Metres 8-10 Newton Metres
Brake cable fixing nut
7 - 11 Newton Metres
Brake caliper centre bolt nut
5 - 10 Newton Metres
Crank attachment systems
12 - 14 Newton Metres
(or as recommended by manufacturer)
Tools Required
1 . Open ended or ring spanners: 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm
2 . Open end or pedal spanner 15mm
3 . Allen key wrenches: 4mm, 5mm, 6mm
4 . Adjustable wrench
5 . Standard flat head screwdriver
6 . Standard Phillips head screwdriver
7 . Standard slip joint pliers
8 . Crank remover
9 . Torque wrench with Newton Meter gradations
10 . Tyre pump
11 . Tube repair kit
12 . Tyre levers
1
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
5
3
2
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SHEPPARD CYCLES ABN 60 082 376 289
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