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Torque Spec For Handlbar Clamp on LItespeed Ti Quill Stem?
Anyone know the recommended value for this clamp bolt? Thanks.
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David White wrote:
Anyone know the recommended value for this clamp bolt? Thanks. Handlebar clamps should be tightened sufficiently that the handlebar can't slip. It is absolutely inappropriate to use some rote torque number for such a critical fastener. Sheldon "Torque Wrenches Are Automotive Tools" Brown +---------------------------------------+ | Whatever became of eternal truth? | +---------------------------------------+ Harris Cyclery, West Newton, Massachusetts Phone 617-244-9772 FAX 617-244-1041 http://harriscyclery.com Hard-to-find parts shipped Worldwide http://captainbike.com http://sheldonbrown.com |
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On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:57:37 -0400, Sheldon Brown
wrote: David White wrote: Anyone know the recommended value for this clamp bolt? Thanks. Handlebar clamps should be tightened sufficiently that the handlebar can't slip. It is absolutely inappropriate to use some rote torque number for such a critical fastener. Sheldon "Torque Wrenches Are Automotive Tools" Brown +---------------------------------------+ | Whatever became of eternal truth? | +---------------------------------------+ Harris Cyclery, West Newton, Massachusetts Phone 617-244-9772 FAX 617-244-1041 http://harriscyclery.com Hard-to-find parts shipped Worldwide http://captainbike.com http://sheldonbrown.com Dear David and Sheldon, Here's a link to some absolutely inappropriate torque values that probably tighten clamps sufficiently that the handlebar doesn't slip: http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/torque.shtml The manufacturer probably has specific values, which are often found by tightening things up gradually, noting the reading, seeing when things stop slipping, and continuing until things begin to crack, crush, and fail. Carl Fogel |
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