Mountain Bike Stem Cap Torque

5 just seems like way to much.

Mountain bike stem cap torque.

25 35 lb in 2 8 4 nm stem. 150 180 lb in 17 20 3 nm handlebar clamp. With carbon fiber handlebar. 100 lb in 11 3 nm steerer clamp.

Fsa megaexo crank adjusting cap 0 4 0 7 nm 32 53 in lbs fsa megaexo crank bolt pinch screws 9 8 11 2 nm 87 100 in lbs campagnolo 3 piece 32 38 nm 282 336 in lbs campagnolo ultra torque 42 nm 371 in lbs race face 54 nm 480 in lbs shimano 34 44 nm 305 391 in lbs shimano octalink xtr crank arm bolt 40 3 49 nm 357 435 in lbs. Never had anything close to an issue with the lower than max torque. Consequently park tool offers two different wrenches. Torque the pinch bolts.

A typical torque spec is 4 6 nm. Stems and seatposts help you achieve a proper bicycle fit. The specs on alot of my parts like the carbon stem and seatpost clamp indicate a max torque of 5nm which was way more than i would have done if i was just hand tightening. There is no single torque wrench accurate for this wide range.

100 120 lb in 11 3 13 6 nm handlebar clamp. Each stem has a rear clamping end that connects it to the steerer tube of the fork. Threadless stems are the most common stem type found on most bikes nowadays. Mountain or road style.

Ride with more confidence and comfort with the perfect stem and seatpost for the way you ride. I still only torqued my stem front cap and stem bolts to 4nm. 53 69 lb in 6 0 7 8 nm mid bar lever. A mountain bike stem forms a bridge between the steerer and the handlebars.

100 120 lb in 11 3 13 6 nm handlebar clamp. 20 30 lb in 2 3 3 3 nm hayes hydraulic.