WARNING! Correct tightening force on fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws) on your bicycle is important
for your safety. If too little force is applied, the fastener may not hold securely. If too much force is
applied, the fastener can strip threads, stretch, deform or break. Either way, incorrect tightening
force can result in component failure, which can cause you to lose control and fall.
Where indicated, ensure that each bolt is torqued to specification. After your first ride, and
consistently thereafter, recheck the tightness of each bolt to ensure secure attachment of the
components. The following is a summary of torque specifications in this manual:
GENERAL TORQUE SPECS:
LOCATION
SEAT COLLAR
STEM @ STEERER TUBE
STEM @ HANDLEBAR
CRANK BOLTS
CHAINRING BOLTS
SPIDER LOCKRING
REAR BRAKE GUIDE
WATER BOTTLE BOSS
12MM REAR AXLE
DERAILLEUR HANGER
CHAINSTAY PROTECTOR
ALLOY FRAME - SIDE-ARM CABLE BATS
ALLOY FRAME - HEAD TUBE HOUSING PORT
BATTERY MOUNT
DOWN TUBE BUMP STOP
TCU DISPLAY
MOTOR MOUNTS
MOTOR COVER
CHAINSTAY MOUNTED SENSOR
SPEED SENSOR MAGNET
HANDLEBAR REMOTE
The seat collar torque spec can vary depending on the seatpost or seatpost/shim combination.
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Certain dropper seatposts can be very sensitive to torque. Too low torque can cause seatpost
slip, too high torque can cause the mechanism to bind as the saddle is raised or lowered. The seat
collar baseline torque spec is 45 in-lbf / 5.1 Nm, but can be raised or lowered slightly (35-55 in-lbf
/ 4.0-6.2 Nm) as required by the seatpost. Follow the seatpost's recommended applied torque if
available, and do not exceed 55 in-lbf / 6.2 Nm.
Apply blue loctite to chainring bolts.
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CAUTION (non-pivot bolts): Ensure all contact surfaces are clean and greased.
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10.3. BOLT SIZE / TOOLS / TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TOOL
TORQUE (in-lbf) TORQUE (Nm)
4mm HEX
45
4mm HEX
45
4mm HEX
45
8mm HEX
354
5mm HEX
89
Shimano BB-UN 98
443
/ Park Tool BBT-18
2.5mm HEX
7
3mm HEX
25
6mm HEX
133
2.5mm HEX
7
T25 TORX
7
3mm HEX
9.5
3mm HEX
9.5
6mm HEX
55
T25 TORX
55
T10 TORX
7
6mm HEX
160
3mm HEX
9.5
2.5mm HEX
18
T25 TORX
55
2mm HEX
7
5.1
3
3
5.1
5.1
40
10
4
4
50
0.8
2.8
15.0
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0
6.2
6.2
0.8
18
1.0
2.0
6.2
0.8