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Appendix D
Fastener Torque Specications
Correct tightening torque of threaded fasteners is very important to your
safety. Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque.
between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a
component manufacturer, consult with your dealer or the manufacturer’s
Bolts that are too tight
can stretch and deform. Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue.
Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt.
Always use a correctly calibrated torque wrench to tighten critical
fasteners on your bike. Carefully follow the torque wrench manufacturer’s
instructions on the correct way to set and use the torque wrench for
accurate results.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUES
SEAT POSTS in-lbf / N*m
Single-Bolt Clamp (conical clamp system - S-Works Pavé SL/Pro,
S-Works MTB, Transition Aero (for carbon frames) Posts (g.1)
120 / 13.6
Dual-Bolt Clamps, non-serrated (M6 bolt) (g.2) 80 / 9.0
Specialized Dual-Bolt Clamps, serrated (M6 bolt) (g.3) 100 / 11.3
Single-Bolt Cradle Clamps (M8 bolt) - Generic Carbon, Alloy Posts 210 / 23.7
Single-Bolt Cradle Clamps (M8 bolt) - 24”, 20” Hotrocks 110 / 12.4
Non-Integrated Clamps - Hotrock Coaster, Hotrock 16” 120 / 13.6
Dual-Bolt Clamps - BMX Posts (M8 bolt) 150 / 16.9
Dual-Bolt clamps, non-serrated (M5 bolt) 60 / 6.8
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