Torque Setting

[rory21]

Managed to eventually find a torque wrench. Does anyone know what setting (as in Nm), I should be using on my carbon bits (seatpost, handlebars, stem, etc.). I very worried I'm going to over tighten and crack the carbon.  

[wannabesub3]

Most parts on the bike will tell you max torque, but I usually go between 5and 6nm

[Zaskar]

Here is a little document i put together after converting the in-lb. from the Park Tool site to NM. I have also added specs form various of my own components, and the ones in red are highlited for my easy reference.

 

Print it out, and stick a copy in your tool box, or on the wall in your workshop...

 

uploads2/20090626_074433_Torque.zip

 

[TYGA]

Nice one Zaskar, Shot for the spreadsheet.

[rory21]

Thanks Zaskar. Won't want to damage my Ritchey handlebars

[Johan Bornman]

I've been threatening to do this for ages. Thanks Zassie. It is really useful.

 

 

[gummibear]

Here is a little document i put together after converting the in-lb. from the Park Tool site to NM. I have also added specs form various of my own components' date=' and the ones in red are highlited for my easy reference.

Print it out, and stick a copy in your tool box, or on the wall in your workshop...

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Thanks Zaskar.

[AndreZA]

I use this.