Specialized Stem Cap Torque

Do up the headset top cap until it is just tight at this point you should be unable to turn your stem spacers.

Specialized stem cap torque.

In other words a torque wrench set for 100 in lbs might tighten to 96 in lbs or 104 in lbs. Additional safety performance and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle and keep it for reference. Never had anything close to an issue with the lower than max torque.

Page 1 specialized bicycle owner s manual. Specialized bicycle components please note all instructions and notices are subject to change and updates without notice. A torque wrench is a good idea at this point. There are basically three types of torque wrenches the beam type the click type and the dial type.

This manual contains important safety performance and service information. Steerer tube collar pinch bolt. Page 3 this manual meets as nzs standard 1927 1998 important. Steerer tube collar locating bolt.

5 just seems like way to much. 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. I still only torqued my stem front cap and stem bolts to 4nm. 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.

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