Torque Values for bike parts

• Ideally you want 2 torque wrenches, one that measures in inch-pounds and one that measures in foot-pounds.


• Avoid crappy cliker types


• Find your torque values!


• Convert if necessary link





• Specialized S-Works bar




1. 4-bolt stem. Tighten bolts in a criss-cross pattern in 5 in-lbf increments. Recommended torque is 40 in-lbf (4.5 N-m). Do not exceed maximum torque of 50 in-lbf (5.6 N-m)


2. 2-bolt stem. Tighten bolts in an alternating pattern in 5 in-lbf increments. Recommended torque is 80 in-lbf (9.0 N-m). Do not exceed maximum torque of 90 in-lbf (10.1 N-m)


3. brake levers (install just the clamp, do not twist the clamp! Recommended torque is 70 in-lbf (7.9 N-m). Do not exceed maximum torque of 90 in-lbf (10.1 N-m).




• Specialized dual-bolt head carbon seat post


1. Recommended torque for the rear SADDLE clamp bolt is 80 in-lbf (9.0 N-m). Do not exceed maximum torque of 90 in-lbf (10.1 N-m). Use a 6mm allen key and a 8mm box wrench.


2. Turn the clamp collar 180º opposite from seat tube slot
   
3. Do not twist the seat tube during installation. clamp to 45 in-lbs (51 N-m). Max is 55 in-lbf (6.2 N-m)
   




• Specialized Tarmac




1. Bottom Bracket 442 in-lbf (50N-m). Do not exceed 670 in-lbf (70 N-m).


2. Front Derailer 44 in-lbf (5 N-m). Do not exceed max 60 in-lbf (7 N-m).


3. Rear Derailer 70 in-lbf (8 N-m). Do NOT exceed max of 87 in-lbf (10N-m).


4. brakes 70 in-lbf (8 N-m). Do NOT exceed 87 in-lbf (10N-m)


5. fork steer tube - Alternate tightening in 5 in-lbf increments. Recommended 75 in-lbf (8.5 N-m). Do not exceed maximum of 90 in-lbf (10.1 N-M).
   
6. bottle cage 35 in-lbf (3.9 N-m) Do NOT exceed 87in-lbf (10N-m)




• Easton EC90 stem




1. EC90 top cap: 30 ft-lbs (40.6 Nm). Do not tighten beyond this point.
   
2. EC90 faceplate bolts 60-70 in. lbs. or 7-8 Nm.









• Bontrager X Lite seatpost binder bolt (frame) 85-125lb*in [9.6-14.1Nm]


• Bontrager X Lite seatpost seat bolt (seat) 100-150lb*in [11.3-17.0Nm]