Specialized Stem Cap Torque

Steerer tube collar locating bolt.

Specialized stem cap torque.

Specialized statement on covid 19 read here. Torque wrenches available to general industrial work including bicycle work are typically accurate to plus or minus four percent. There are basically three types of torque wrenches the beam type the click type and the dial type. Additional safety performance and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle.

This symbol highlights the correct torque value for a specific bolt. Page 1 specialized bicycle owner s manual. 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. 5 just seems like way to much.

Do up the headset top cap until it is just tight at this point you should be unable to turn your stem spacers. I still only torqued my stem front cap and stem bolts to 4nm. This manual contains important safety performance and service information. Specialized bicycle components please note all instructions and notices are subject to change and updates without notice.

In other words a torque wrench set for 100 in lbs might tighten to 96 in lbs or 104 in lbs. Steerer tube collar pinch bolt. Do not overtighten it. Never had anything close to an issue with the lower than max torque.

Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle and keep it for reference.