Common Cycle Torque Specs

Convertion guide

• Nm = in-lb x 0.113
• Nm = ft-lb x 1.356
• Nm = kg-cm x 0.0981

Bottom Bracket

Bottom bracket cups			32.9 - 40.7 Nm (25 - 30 lb/ft)
Tandem eccentric			8.5 - 11.3 Nm (6.25 -8.33 lb/ft)
Single-speed eccentric			8.5 - 11.3 Nm (6.25 - 8.33 lb/ft)

Cassette

Lockring			30 - 50 Nm (21.75 - 36.16 lb/ft)

Crankset

Crank bolts	Bontrager
	Sport cranks with a single M8 bolt on each arm		38 - 42 Nm (28 - 31 lb/ft)
	Big Earl cranks with a single M12 bolt on each arm		43.4 - 47.4 Nm (32 - 35 lb/ft)
	Race X Lite ATB cranks with a single M15 bolt on each arm		42.4 - 47.4 Nm (32 - 40 lb/ft)
	Race XXX Lite road		67.5 Nm (50 lb/ft)
	all other Bontrager cranks with a single M15 bolt on each arm		47.5 - 54.2 Nm (35-40 lb/ft)
	Shimano
	Shimano cranks with double pinch bolts on each arm		12 - 15 Nm (8.83 - 11 lb/ft)
	Other
	with a single 6 or 8mm bolt on each arm		39.5 - 49.2 Nm (29.16 - 36.25 lb/ft)
Chainring bolts	steel		12 - 14 Nm (8.83 - 10.33 lb/ft)
Chainring bolts	aluminum		8 - 9 Nm (5.9 - 6.58 lb/ft)

Pedals

Pedal axle			40.2 - 42.9 Nm (29.16 - 31.66 lb/ft)

Derailleurs

Front derailleur	band clamp bolt		2.8 - 4 Nm (2.08 - 2.91 lb/ft)
Front derailleur	braze-on mounting bolt		4.9 - 6.8 Nm (3.66 - 5 lb/ft)
Rear derailleur mounting bolt			7.9 - 9.6 Nm (5.83 - 7.08 lb/ft)
Rear derailleur hanger bolt			5.7 - 8.0 Nm (4.16 - 5.83 lb/ft)
Cable clamp bolt			3.5 - 5.9 Nm (2.91 - 4.33 lb/ft)

Handlebar

Aerobars	extension clamp bolts		6.8 Nm (5 lb/ft)
Aerobars	elbow pad mounting bolts		5 Nm (3.75 lb/ft)
Bar-end clamp bolts			4.5 - 6.8 Nm (3.33-5 lb/ft)

Stem

Stem expander			11.3 - 13.6 Nm (8.33 - 10 lb/ft)
Handlebar clamp	welded stems		11.3 - 13.6 Nm (8.33 - 10 lb/ft)
Handlebar clamp	forged stems		17 - 20.3 Nm (12.5 - 15 lb/ft)
Handlebar clamp	with carbon fiber handlebar		11.3 Nm (8.33 lb/ft)
Steerer clamp			11.3 - 13.6 Nm (8.33 - 10 lb/ft)
Stem angle adjustment			17 - 20.3 Nm (12.5 - 14.16 lb/ft)
Tandem stoker stem	extension adjustment		13.6 - 15.8 Nm (10 - 11.66 lb/ft)
Tandem stoker stem	seatpost clamp		11.3 - 13.6 Nm (8.33 - 10 lb/ft)

Shift levers and brake levers

Brake lever clamp	mountain or road style		6.0 - 7.8 Nm (4.41 - 5.75 lb/ft)
	mid-bar lever		2.3 - 3.3 Nm (1.66 - 2.5 lb/ft)
	Hayes hydraulic		2.8 - 4 Nm (2.08 - 2.91 lb/ft)

Brakes

Pad fixing bolts	cantilever, direct-pull, U-brake		7.9 - 9 Nm (5.83 - 6.66 lb/ft)
Pad fixing bolts	road calipers		4.5 - 6.8 Nm (3.33 - 5 lb/ft)
Arm fixing bolts	cantilever, direct-pull, U-brake		7.9 - 9.6 Nm (5.83 - 7.08 lb/ft)
Caliper fixing bolts	on metal seatstays		7.9 - 9.6 Nm (5.83 - 7.08 lb/ft)
Caliper fixing bolts	on 'curved' carbon fiber seatstays		6.2 - 6.8 Nm (4.58 - 5 lb/ft)
Disc brake mounting bolts			11.3 - 12.4 Nm (8.33 - 9.16 lb/ft)
Disc brake adapter mounting bolts	using a 5mm allen wrench		11.3 - 12.4 Nm (8.33 - 9.16 lb/ft)
Disc brake adapter mounting bolts	using 4mm allen wrench		6.8 - 7.3 Nm (5 - 5.41 lb/ft)
Disc attachment	bolts		5 - 6.2 Nm (4.75 - 4.58 lb/ft)
Disc attachment	Centerlock attachment		40.2 Nm (29.1 lb/ft)
Cable clamp bolt			5.7 - 7.9 Nm (4.16 - 5.83 lb/ft)

Seatpost

Saddle clamp bolts	Bontrager seatpost with bolt across the seatpost head		13.6 - 14.7 Nm (10 - 10.83 lb/ft)
	single bolt using a 6 mm allen wrench		7.3 - 11.3 Nm (5.41 - 10.41 lb/ft)
	double bolt using a 5 mm allen wrench		14.1 - 22.6 Nm (10.41 - 16.66 lb/ft)
	double bolt using a 4 mm allen wrench		5 - 6.8 Nm (3.75 - 5 lb/ft)
	New Madone saddle clamp bolts		14 - 16 Nm (10.41 - 11.66 lb/ft)
	For seat fixing bolts using a 13 or 14 mm open end wrench		20.3 - 24.9 Nm (15 - 18.33 lb/ft)

Seatpost binder

Binder bolt	aluminum seatpost		9.6 - 14.1 Nm (7.08 - 10.41 lb/ft)
	carbon fiber seatpost		7.3 - 9 Nm (5.41 - 6.66 lb/ft)
	new Madone seatmast clamp bolts		5 - 7 Nm (3.66 - 5.08- lb/ft)
	Equinox hidden binder		7.3 - 9 Nm (5.41 - 6.66 lb/ft)

Wheels

Axle nuts	front		20.3 - 27.1 Nm (15 - 20 lb/ft)
Axle nuts	rear		27.1 - 33.9 Nm (20 - 25 lb/ft)
Fixed-gear hub	lockring		28.2 - 33.9 Nm (20.88 - 25 lb/ft)
Disc brake	Disc mounting bolts		5 - 6.2 Nm (3.75 - 4.58 lb/ft)
Thru-axle	Manitou forks pinch bolts		5.1 - 6.2 Nm (3.75 - 4.58 lb/ft)
Tricycle	front wheel pinch bolts		17 - 20.3 Nm (12.5 - 23.33 lb/ft)
Tricycle	split rear rim joining bolts		20.3 - 24.9 Nm (15 - 18.33 lb/ft)

Forks

Rack or fender strut bolt			2.3 - 2.9 Nm (1.66 - 2.08 lb/ft)

Frame

Water bottle bolt			2.3 - 2.9 Nm (1.66 - 2.08 lb/ft)
Rack or fender strut bolt			2.3 - 2.9 Nm (1.66 - 2.08 lb/ft)

Kickstand

Kickstand			18 - 23 Nm (13.33 - 16.66 lb/ft)

Rear suspension

HiFi	shock mounting bolts		9.6 Nm (7.08 lb/ft)
HiFi	lower linkage pivot bolt		9.6 Nm (7.08 lb/ft)
HiFi	dropout pivot bolts		9.6 Nm (7.08 lb/ft)
HiFi	pivot axle bolt		31.0 Nm (22.91 lb/ft)
Fuel EX / Top Fuel	shock mounting bolts		15.0 - 18.5 Nm (11.08 - 13.66 lb/ft)
Fuel EX / Top Fuel	pivot axle bolts		10.7 - 13.0 Nm (7.91 - 9.58 lb/ft)
Fuel EX / Top Fuel	rocker bridge bolts		5.7 - 8.5 Nm (4.16 - 6.25 lb/ft)
Remedy	shock mounting bolts		14.1 - 22.6 Nm (10.41 - 16.66 lb/ft)
Remedy	pivot bolts		14.1 - 22.6 Nm (10.41 - 16.66 lb/ft)
Remedy	dropout pivot bolts		14.1 - 16.9 Nm (10.41 - 12.5 lb/ft)
Remedy	bearing pinch bolts		7.3 - 11.8 Nm (5.41 - 8.75 lb/ft)

Burley Moose Rack

All rack bolts			6 Nm (4.42 lb/ft)