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All bolted connections of the components
have to be tightened carefully and checked
regularly to ensure the safe operation of the
bike. This is best done with a torque wrench
that switches off as soon as the desired torque
has been reached.
Where no maximum torque is prescribed,
tighten the bolts carefully in steps by check-
ing in-between the seating of the component
as described in the relevant chapters.
Some components have the maximum
permissible torque printed on them.
Observe these limits on the labels and make
it a rule to stick to the lower limit, if the tor-
ques of two components to be combined dif-
fer.
Also observe the instructions provided by the
component manufacturers!
9. Recommended torques for bolted connections
Tighten the bolts carefully by approaching the
maximum permissible torque in small steps.
Check the safe seating of the components, as
described in the relevant chapters.