Torque Table
Got Torque ?
These ranges are a guide, always be sure to check with your component maker for the most up to date settings.
Always be sure to use a proper bike torque wrench when setting up your ride.
Common Bicycle Torque Specs
Bottom Bracket | |||
| Bottom bracket cups | 300-360 lb/in (32.9-40.7 Nm) | ||
| Tandem eccentric | 75-100 lb/in (8.5-11.3 Nm) | ||
| Single-speed eccentric | 75-100 lb/in (8.5-11.3 Nm) | ||
Brakes | |||
| Pad fixing bolts | cantilever, direct-pull, U-brake | 70-80 lb/in (7.9-9 Nm) | |
| Pad fixing bolts | road calipers | 40-60 lb/in (4.5-6.8 Nm) | |
| Arm fixing bolts | cantilever, direct-pull, U-brake | 70-85 lb/in (7.9-9.6 Nm) | |
| Caliper fixing bolts | on metal seatstays | 70-85 lb/in (7.9-9.6 Nm) | |
| Caliper fixing bolts | on 'curved' carbon fiber seatstays | 55-60 lb/in (6.2-6.8 Nm) | |
| Disc brake mounting bolts | 100-110 lb/in (11.3-12.4 Nm) | ||
| Disc brake adapter mounting bolts | using a 5mm allen wrench | 100-110 lb/in (11.3-12.4 Nm) | |
| Disc brake adapter mounting bolts | using 4mm allen wrench | 60-65 lb/in (6.8-7.3 Nm)- | |
| Disc attachment | bolts | 45-55 lb/in (5-6.2 Nm) | |
| Disc attachment | Centerlock attachment | 350 lb/in (40.2 Nm) | |
| Cable clamp bolt | 50-70 lb/in (5.7-7.9 Nm) | ||
Cassette | |||
| Lockring | 261-434 lb/in (30-50 Nm) | ||
Crankset | |||
| Crank bolts | Bontrager | ||
| Sport cranks with a single M8 bolt on each arm | 336-372 lb/in (38- 42 Nm) | ||
| Big Earl cranks with a single M12 bolt on each arm | 384-420 lb/in (43.4-47.4 Nm) | ||
| Race X Lite ATB cranks with a single M15 bolt on each arm | 384-480 lb/in (42.4-47.4 Nm) | ||
| Race XXX Lite road | 600 lb/in (67.5 Nm) | ||
| all other Bontrager cranks with a single M15 bolt on each arm | 420-480 lb/in (47.5-54.2 Nm) | ||
| Shimano | |||
| Shimano cranks with double pinch bolts on each arm | 106-132 lb/in (12-15 Nm) | ||
| With double pinch-bolts, gradually loosen or tighten, alternating between bolts as you do so | |||
| Other | |||
| with a single 6 or 8mm bolt on each arm | 350-435 lb/in (39.5- 49.2 Nm) | ||
| Chainring bolts | steel | 106-124 lb/in (12-14 Nm) | |
| Chainring bolts | aluminum | 71-79 lb/in (8-9 Nm) | |
Derailleurs | |||
| Front derailleur | band clamp bolt | 25-35 lb/in (2.8-4 Nm) | |
| Front derailleur | braze-on mounting bolt | 44-60 lb/in (4.9-6.8 Nm) | |
| Rear derailleur mounting bolt | 70-85 lb/in (7.9-9.6 Nm) | ||
| Cable clamp bolt | 35-52 lb/in (3.5-5.9 Nm) | ||
Forks | |||
| Rack or fender strut bolt | 20-25 lb/in (2.3-2.9 Nm) | ||
Frame | |||
| Water bottle bolt | 20-25 lb/in (2.3-2.9 Nm) | ||
| Rack or fender strut bolt | 20-25 lb/in (2.3-2.9 Nm) | ||
| Rear derailleur hanger bolt | 50-70 lb/in (5.7-8.0 Nm) | ||
Handlebar | |||
| Aerobars | extension clamp bolts | 60 lb/in (6.8 Nm) | |
| Aerobars | elbow pad mounting bolts | 45 lb/in (5 Nm) | |
| Bar-end clamp bolts | 40-60 lb/in (4.5-6.8 Nm) | ||
Kickstand | |||
| Kickstand | 160-200 lb/in (18-23 Nm) | ||
Pedals | |||
| Pedal axle | 350-380 lb/in (40.2-42.9 Nm) | ||
Rear suspension | |||
| HiFi | shock mounting bolts | 85 lb/in (9.6 Nm) | |
| HiFi | lower linkage pivot bolt | 85 lb/in (9.6 Nm) | |
| HiFi | dropout pivot bolts | 85 lb/in (9.6 Nm) | |
| HiFi | pivot axle bolt | 275 lb/in (31.0 Nm) | |
| Fuel EX / Top Fuel | shock mounting bolts | 133-164 lb/in (15.0-18.5 Nm) | |
| Fuel EX / Top Fuel | pivot axle bolts | 95-115 lb/in (10.7-13.0 Nm) | |
| Fuel EX / Top Fuel | rocker bridge bolts | 50-75 lb/in (5.7-8.5 Nm) | |
| Remedy | shock mounting bolts | 125-200 lb/in (14.1-22.6 Nm) | |
| Remedy | pivot bolts | 125-200 lb/in (14.1-22.6 Nm) | |
| Remedy | dropout pivot bolts | 125-150 lb/in (14.1-16.9 Nm) | |
| Remedy | bearing pinch bolts | 65-105 lb/in (7.3-11.8 Nm) | |
Seatpost | |||
| Saddle clamp bolts | Bontrager seatpost with bolt across the seatpost head | 120-130 lb/in (13.6-14.7 Nm) | |
| single bolt using a 6 mm allen wrench | 65-125 lb/in (7.3-11.3 Nm) | ||
| double bolt using a 5 mm allen wrench | 125-200 lb/in (14.1-22.6 Nm) | ||
| double bolt using a 4 mm allen wrench | 45-60 lb/in (5-6.8 Nm) | ||
| New Madone saddle clamp bolts | 125-140 lb/in (14-16 Nm) | ||
| For seat fixing bolts using a 13 or 14 mm open end wrench | 180-220 lb/in (20.3-24.9 Nm) | ||
Seatpost binder | |||
| Binder bolt | aluminum seatpost | 85-125 lb/in (9.6-14.1 Nm) | |
| carbon fiber seatpost | 65-80 lb/in (7.3-9 Nm) | ||
| new Madone seatmast clamp bolts | 44-61- lb/in (5-7 Nm) | ||
| Equinox hidden binder | 65-80 lb/in (7.3-9 Nm) | ||
Shift levers and brake levers | |||
| Brake lever clamp | mountain or road style | 53-69 lb/in (6.0-7.8 Nm) | |
| mid-bar lever | 20-30 lb/in (2.3-3.3 Nm) | ||
| Hayes hydraulic | 25-35 lb/in (2.8-4 Nm) | ||
Stem | |||
| Stem expander | 100-120 lb/in (11.3-13.6 Nm) | ||
| Handlebar clamp | welded stems | 100-120 lb/in (11.3-13.6 Nm) | |
| Handlebar clamp | forged stems | 150-180 lb/in (17-20.3 Nm) | |
| Handlebar clamp | with carbon fiber handlebar | 100 lb/in (11.3 Nm) | |
| Steerer clamp | 100-120 lb/in (11.3-13.6 Nm) | ||
| Stem angle adjustment | 150-170 lb/in (17-20.3 Nm) | ||
| Tandem stoker stem | extension adjustment | 120-140 lb/in (13.6-15.8 Nm) | |
| Tandem stoker stem | seatpost clamp | 100-120 lb/in (11.3-13.6 Nm) | |
Wheels | |||
| Axle nuts | front | 180-240 lb/in (20.3-27.1 Nm) | |
| Axle nuts | rear | 240-300 lb/in (27.1-33.9 Nm) | |
| Fixed-gear hub | lockring | 250-300 lb/in (28.2-33.9 Nm) | |
| Disc brake | Disc mounting bolts | 45-55 lb/in (5-6.2 Nm) | |
| Thru-axle | Manitou forks pinch bolts | 45-55 lb/in (5.1-6.2 Nm) | |
| Tricycle | front wheel pinch bolts | 150-280 lb/in (17-20.3 Nm) | |
| Tricycle | split rear rim joining bolts | 180-220 lb/in (20.3-24.9 Nm) | |
