Bicycle Torque TableUpdated 2 years ago
Common bicycle torque specs
These torque ranges serve as a general guideline. For the most accurate settings, always consult the manufacturer of your components. Some components may have the recommended torque value marked on the part itself.
Always use a dedicated bicycle torque wrench when assembling or adjusting your bike.
Wheels | Newton Meters Nm | Inch Pounds in-lb | Foot Pounds ft-lb | |
Front Wheel | Axle nut (For solid axle) | 30 - 45 | 266 - 398 | 22.1 - 33.2 |
Rear Wheel | Axle nut (For solid axle) | 30 - 45 | 266 - 398 | 22.1 - 33.2 |
Brake arm nut (For coaster brake) | 2 - 3 | 18 - 27 | 1.5 - 2.2 | |
Thru-Axles | 12 - 15 | 106 - 133 | 8.8 - 11.1 | |
Cassette | Lock ring | 40 - 50 | 354 - 443 | 29.5 - 36.9 |
Freewheel | Threads directly onto the hub | 30 - 35 | 266 - 310 | 22.1 - 33 |
Cranks & Pedals | Newton Meters Nm | Inch Pounds in-lb | Foot Pounds ft-lb | |
Pedals | Pedal into crank | 35 - 40 | 310 - 354 | 25.8 - 29.5 |
Crank Arm | M8 single crank bolt for square taper spindle | 35 - 40 | 310 - 354 | 25.8 - 29.5 |
M6 double pinch-bolts for integr. or splined spindle | 12 - 15 | 106 - 133 | 8.8 - 11.1 | |
Chainring | Steel chainring bolts | 12 - 14 | 106 - 124 | 8.8 - 10.3 |
Alloy chainring bolts | 8 - 9 | 71 - 80 | 5.9 - 6.6 | |
Stems & Handlebars | Newton Meters Nm | Inch Pounds in-lb | Foot Pounds ft-lb | |
Quill Stem | M8 quill bolt | 17 - 20 | 150 - 177 | 12.5 - 14.7 |
Threadless Stem | Side pinch-bolts | 5 - 6 | 44 - 53 | 3.7 - 4.4 |
Handlebar Faceplate | M8 single-bolt integrated faceplate | 15 - 18 | 133 - 159 | 11.1 - 13.3 |
M8 two-bolt removable faceplate | 15 - 18 | 133 - 159 | 11.1 - 13.3 | |
M5 four-bolt removable faceplate | 5 - 6 | 44 - 53 | 3.7 - 4.4 | |
Seatposts | Newton Meters Nm | Inch Pounds in-lb | Foot Pounds ft-lb | |
Integrated clamp post | M8 single-clamp bolt | 17 - 20 | 150 - 177 | 12.5 - 14.7 |
M6 double-clamp bolt | 10 - 12 | 89 - 106 | 7.4 - 8.8 | |
Straight post | Saddle rail clamp with 13 or 14mm nut | 20 - 25 | 177 - 221 | 14.7 - 18.4 |
Seatpost Clamps | Newton Meters Nm | Inch Pounds in-lb | Foot Pounds ft-lb | |
M6 single-bolt collar | 6 - 7 | 53 - 62 | 4.4 - 5.2 | |
M6 double-bolt collar | 6 -7 | 53 62 | 4.4 - 5.2 | |
Brake Levers | Newton Meters Nm | Inch Pounds in-lb | Foot Pounds ft-lb | |
Flat / Upright Bar | Brake lever clamp bolt | 6 - 8 | 53 - 71 | 4.4 - 5.9 |
Shifters | Newton Meters Nm | Inch Pounds in-lb | Foot Pounds ft-lb | |
Flat / Upright Bar | Trigger shifter clamp bolt | 6 - 8 | 53 - 71 | 4.4 - 5.9 |
Twist shifter clamp bolt | 2.5 - 3 | 22- 27 | 1.8 - 2.2 | |