How tight should my seatpost clamp be?
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How tight should my seatpost clamp be?
Senior Retro Guru. If you have the right size post you should not have to crank down the clamp to stop it from slipping – a correctly fitted post will slide smoothly into a greased seat tube with very little effort and should stay put with only a firmly tightened QR.
How many nm does it take to tighten a carbon seatpost?
7.3-9 Nm
Got Torque?
| Bottom Bracket | |
|---|---|
| 300-360 lb/in (32.9-40.7 Nm) | |
| carbon fiber seatpost | 65-80 lb/in (7.3-9 Nm) |
| new Madone seatmast clamp bolts | 44-61- lb/in (5-7 Nm) |
| Equinox hidden binder | 65-80 lb/in (7.3-9 Nm) |
What is the torque for saddle bolts?
8Nm is a pretty good generic saddle rail torque. Edit: Oh, that’s not a regular 2-bolt seatpost head. If there’s no torque spec anywhere on it, the necessary torque is likely to be even higher, in the 10-12Nm range if not more.
How tight is 6 Newton meters?
– 6Nm is pretty much as tight as I can get a bolt before my hand slips around the tool. – 5Nm is a pretty firm twist. With the allen key bent to 90° for higher torque stuff: – 12-14Nm (left Hollowtech crank arms) is about as tight as I can get it.
Do you grease seatpost clamp?
If either your frame or seatpost, or both, are carbon fiber, DO NOT use grease.
Where can I find torque specs?
Where To Find The Correct Manufacturer Recommended Torque Specs. The torque specs for the axle nut (and other nuts and bolts) should be listed in the dealership/shop guide provided by the manufacturer. If you can’t find that information, or if you don’t have a guide, you can find the specs in the service manual.
How do you fix a slipping bike seat post?
If the seat post is the correct size and slipping down, next check that the tightening hardware on the frame or the collar are operating properly to tighten the post. The threads should be in perfect condition and it should be easy to tighten and torque the bolt to the recommended tightness for your frame and seatpost.
Do you need a torque wrench for carbon?
Torque wrenches have become a must-have in the last few years because there’s so much carbon fibre and very light aluminium in modern bikes. Clamps around carbon components can easily do damage if over-tightened, so a torque wrench is essential if you’re handling such gear.
