Mtb Stem Cap Torque

On to your problem it could be the clicking you hear is because the pre load top cap is a tiny bit loose.

Mtb stem cap torque.

Some stems have torque settings indicated and many have a max of 5 6nm or torque. So if you have a torque wrench make use. If the stem says max torque 10nm as opposed to just 10nm then start with a lower setting around 6nm and work up slowly until the stem clamp will not slip on the steerer. Too tight can damage bearings.

Make sure it still turns freely. 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. In other words a torque wrench set for 100 in lbs might tighten to 96 in lbs or 104 in lbs. It is what actually keeps it all together.

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. Tighten the stem bolts. It all comes down to end cap width. I would say 5 n m is safe.

It is a cap at the very top of the fork above the stem. The added width is accommodated by specifically designed dropouts in the fork legs of most rock shox forks produced since 2016. It is a good idea to check the torque compatibility of parts purchased for your bike. There are basically three types of torque wrenches the beam type the click type and the dial type.

Standard hub endcaps are 21mm in diameter while the new torque upgrade converts the hub cap ends to 31mm. Torque wrenches available to general industrial work including bicycle work are typically accurate to plus or minus four percent. A firm turn will do and it s important to not over tighten the bolts. You will need to loosen stem then tighten this top cap slightly quarter turn or so.

It s important that both stem bolts are evenly tightened so tighten the bolts a little each until they are firmly done. If only the number is printed it must be exactly that number. I went ahead and torqued the cap to that for now before tightening the stem. Then tighten stem again.

I still only torqued my stem front cap and stem bolts to 4nm.