Component
Recommended Torque Value (in-lb)
Nm
Headset, Handlebar, Seat area
Seat fixing bolt (seat rail binder)
174 - 347
19.7 - 39.2
Stem handlebar binder bolts (2)
174 - 260
19.7 - 29.4
Stem wedge (binder) bolt - quill type for
threaded headset
174 - 260
19.7 - 29.4
Threaded headset locknut
130 - 150
14.7 - 16.9
Threadless stem clamp bolts
120 - 144
13.6 - 16.3
Crankset, Bottom Bracket, Pedal area
Chainring bolt (aluminum)
44 - 88
5.0 - 9.9
Chainring bolt (steel)
70 - 95
7.9 - 10.7
Crank bolts
305 - 391
34.5 - 44.2
Pedal (into crank)
307 - 350
34.7 - 39.5
Derailleur, Shift lever area
Front derailleur cable pinch
44 - 60
5.0 - 6.8
Front derailleur clamp mount
44 - 60
5.0 - 6.8
Rear derailleur cable pinch bolt
35 - 45
4.0 - 5.1
Rear derailleur mounting bolt
70 - 86
7.9 - 9.7
Shift lever (MTB thumb-type)
22 - 26
2.5 - 2.9
Shift lever (SRAM “grip-shift” type)
17
1.9
BICYCLE TORQUE VALUES
Component
Recommended Torque Value (in-lb)
Nm
Wheel area
Wheel axle nuts to frame/fork
260 - 390
29.4 - 44.1
Brakes
Brake cable pinch bolt (linear pull)
53 - 69
6.0 - 7.8
Brake caliper (linear pull) to frame/fork
45 - 60
5.1 - 6.8
Brake lever (MTB type)
53 - 69
6.0 - 7.8
Brake pad to caliper
50 - 70
5.6 - 7.9
Disc brake caliper mount
60 - 90
6.8 - 10.2
Disc rotor to hub
35 - 55
4.0 - 6.2
BICYCLE TORQUE VALUES, CTD.
