Shimano and SRAM component torque, plus manufacturer frame charts for seatposts, axles, and hangers.
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Category
A figure printed on the part itself always wins. When nothing is printed, start at the low end of the range, then check again for slip or creak.
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Stem face-plateCommon
M5 / M6 clamp bolts
Alloy bars often ~5 Nm. Carbon bars: use the lower of bar/stem printed specs. Cross-pattern in stages.
4–6 Nm
35.4–53.1 in·lb
Stem steerer clampCommon
M5 / M6 pinch bolts
Defer to carbon steerer / stem stickers when present.
4–6 Nm
35.4–53.1 in·lb
Seatpost binder / collarCommon
M5 / M6
Carbon frames/posts often 4–5 Nm with friction paste.
4–6 Nm
35.4–53.1 in·lb
Saddle rail clampCommon
Single or twin bolt
Twin-bolt heads typically 8–12 Nm; single-bolt 5–7 Nm. Use printed value.
5–12 Nm
44.3–106.2 in·lb
Bottle cageCommon
M5
2.5–4 Nm
22.1–35.4 in·lb
Disc rotor (6-bolt)Shimano
T25 Torx
Cross-pattern. Do not use SRAM’s higher rotor torque on Shimano rotors.
2–4 Nm
17.7–35.4 in·lb
Disc rotor (6-bolt)SRAM
T25 Torx
SRAM/Avid typically 6.2 Nm — more than double Shimano’s range.
6.2 Nm
54.9 in·lb
Center Lock rotor lockringCommon
External / internal lockring
Shimano Center Lock lockrings are commonly 40 Nm.
40 Nm
354 in·lb
Brake caliper (flat mount)Shimano
Mount bolts
6–8 Nm
53.1–70.8 in·lb
Brake caliper (post mount)Shimano
Mount bolts
6–8 Nm
53.1–70.8 in·lb
Brake caliper mountSRAM
Post / flat mount
Confirm per caliper model (SRAM ranges often 5–9 Nm).
5–9 Nm
44.3–79.7 in·lb
Brake / STI lever clampShimano
Band clamp bolt
Road STI band bolts commonly 6–8 Nm.
6–8 Nm
53.1–70.8 in·lb
Brake / shifter lever clampSRAM
Clamp bolt
SRAM AXS hood clamps typically 5–7 Nm.
5–7 Nm
44.3–62 in·lb
Hydraulic hose banjo / oliveShimano
Banjo bolt / connecting bolt
Replace olive/insert when reseating. Follow bleed doc for the group.
5–7 Nm
44.3–62 in·lb
Hollowtech II crank pinch boltsShimano
Non-drive arm pinch (×2)
Alternate passes. Preload cap is hand-tight only (0.5–0.7 Nm) — never torque-wrench it.
12–14 Nm
106.2–123.9 in·lb
Hollowtech II bearing preload capShimano
Plastic cap
Hand tool (TL-FC16) only. Over-torquing ruins bearings.
0.5–0.7 Nm
4.4–6.2 in·lb
Hollowtech II external BB cupsShimano
Threaded cups
35–50 Nm
309.8–442.5 in·lb
SRAM DUB / GXP crank-arm boltSRAM
Self-extracting 8 mm hex
No pinch bolts on modern DUB road/MTB arms — one crank bolt draws the arm on.
48–54 Nm
424.8–477.9 in·lb
SRAM DUB threaded BB cupsSRAM
Threaded cups
34–41 Nm
300.9–362.9 in·lb
Chainring boltsShimano
M8 / direct-mount
Steel bolts often 12–14 Nm; check crank-specific docs for DM rings.
12–16 Nm
106.2–141.6 in·lb
Chainring / direct-mount spiderSRAM
DM lockring or bolts
Direct-mount lockrings commonly ~40 Nm; multi-bolt rings lower — check model.
40–50 Nm
354–442.5 in·lb
Rear derailleur mounting boltShimano
Derailleur hanger bolt
8–10 Nm
70.8–88.5 in·lb
Rear derailleur mounting boltSRAM
Derailleur hanger bolt / UDH
SRAM UDH hanger nuts are often 25 Nm — that is the hanger, not the RD B-bolt.
8–10 Nm
70.8–88.5 in·lb
Front derailleur clamp / braze-onShimano
Clamp or support bolt
5–7 Nm
44.3–62 in·lb
Front derailleur clamp / braze-onSRAM
Clamp or support bolt
5–7 Nm
44.3–62 in·lb
Cassette lockring (HG / Microspline)Shimano
Lockring
40 Nm
354 in·lb
Cassette lockring (HG)SRAM
Lockring
40 Nm
354 in·lb
Cassette (XD / XDR)SRAM
Lockring / cassette body
Typically ~40 Nm; confirm for the specific XD/XDR cassette.
40 Nm
354 in·lb
Thru-axleCommon
Axle
Frame/fork maker wins. Many road axles 10–12 Nm; some MTB levers are hand-tight.
8–15 Nm
70.8–132.8 in·lb
Pedal axle into crankShimano
9/16″ × 20 tpi
Left pedal is left-hand thread. Grease threads.
35–55 Nm
309.8–486.8 in·lb
Pedal axle into crankSRAM
9/16″ × 20 tpi
Left pedal is left-hand thread. Grease threads.
35–40 Nm
309.8–354 in·lb
SPD / SPD-SL cleatsShimano
M5 cleat bolts
5–6 Nm
44.3–53.1 in·lb
SRAM / Time-style cleats (common)SRAM
Cleat bolts
Follow the shoe + cleat maker when they disagree.
4–6 Nm
35.4–53.1 in·lb
