Torque guide
Shimano and SRAM component torque, plus manufacturer frame charts for seatposts, axles, and hangers.
Shimano and SRAM component torque, plus manufacturer frame charts for seatposts, axles, and hangers.
Straight from the makers' frame manuals. A frame without a published chart won't show up here.
Frame bolts from the makers’ own manuals. Markings on the frame and newer model documents always win. Groupset bolts are under Components.
Typical values from Specialized road user manuals (e.g. Roubaix / Aethos / Tarmac). Printed wedge / axle markings win when present.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost wedge / binderCarbon paste per manual; do not grease carbon seat tube.Tool: 4 mm hex | 6.254.9 in·lb |
| Front thru-axleTool: 6 mm hex | 15132.8 in·lb |
| Rear thru-axleTool: 6 mm hex | 15132.8 in·lb |
| Bottle cageTool: 3 mm hex | 2.824.8 in·lb |
| Derailleur hangerTool: 4 mm hex | 4.539.8 in·lb |
| Stem @ steerer (Future Stem / common)Confirm printed stem / bar specs when they disagree.Tool: 4 mm hex | 544.3 in·lb |
Straight from Specialized’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
Canyon road manual frame values. Seatpost clamp torque is often printed on the clamp (commonly ~5 Nm on Aeroad-style wedges) — printed value wins.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost clamp (typical)Approach max in 0.5 Nm steps; many Canyon clamps max ~5–6 Nm.Tool: Canyon torque wrench / hex | 4–635.4–53.1 in·lb |
| Thru-axle (RWS / road)Manual: tighten to at least 15 Nm or as tight as possible by hand.Tool: RWS lever / hex | 15132.8 in·lb |
| Thru-axle (RWS / road)Tool: RWS lever / hex | 15132.8 in·lb |
| Bottle cageTool: 4 mm hex | 217.7 in·lb |
| Replaceable derailleur hangerTool: Hex | 1.513.3 in·lb |
| Stem on carbon steerer (max)M5 stems often 4.5–5.5 Nm; carbon steerer max 6 Nm unless marked lower.Tool: 4 / 5 mm hex | 4.5–639.8–53.1 in·lb |
Straight from Canyon’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
Values match Cervélo retailer assembly manuals (S5 / Soloist family). Apply carbon assembly compound at the seatpost.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost wedge clampRounded-front wedge; grease wedge sliding surfaces.Tool: Hex | 870.8 in·lb |
| Cervélo aero thru-axleTool: 6 mm hex / removable handle | 12–15106.2–132.8 in·lb |
| Cervélo aero thru-axleTool: 6 mm hex / removable handle | 12–15106.2–132.8 in·lb |
| Bottle cageTool: 4 mm hex | 2–317.7–26.6 in·lb |
| UDH / Derailleur Hanger v2Hanger fixing screw; left-hand thread on some Cervélo hangers.Tool: Hex | 25221.3 in·lb |
Straight from Cervélo’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
From Pinarello user / maintenance torque chart. Use MOST Safegrip on the seatpost.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost fixing clampTool: Torx T20 | 435.4 in·lb |
| Thru-axleTool: 6 mm hex | 870.8 in·lb |
| Thru-axleTool: 6 mm hex | 870.8 in·lb |
| Bottle cageThread-locker per manual.Tool: Torx T25 | 217.7 in·lb |
| Stem · fork tube fixingThread-locker per manual.Tool: Torx T20 | 653.1 in·lb |
Straight from Pinarello’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
From Colnago mounting support manuals (V5Rs / Y1Rs).
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost clamp boltTool: 4 mm hex | 762 in·lb |
| Wheel thru-axleTool: 5–6 mm hex | 1088.5 in·lb |
| Wheel thru-axle (UDH)Tool: 6 mm hex | 1088.5 in·lb |
| Bottle cageTool: 4 mm hex | 2.522.1 in·lb |
| UDH hangerTool: 8 mm hex | 25221.3 in·lb |
Straight from Colnago’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
Giant MY20 technical manual lists 11 Nm for Giant disc thru-axles used across TCR / Defy / Propel / Revolt families. Seatpost clamp torque is printed on the clamp — follow that.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Giant thru-axle (front)Tool: Hex | 1197.4 in·lb |
| Giant thru-axle (rear)Tool: Hex | 1197.4 in·lb |
| Bottle cage (owner manual)From Giant owner-manual fastener appendix (M5).Tool: 4 mm hex | 2.9–4.925.7–43.4 in·lb |
Straight from Giant’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost fixation screw / boltsCarbon prep in seat tube; min ~90 mm insertion.Tool: Hex | 5.5–648.7–53.1 in·lb |
Straight from Factor’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost clamp (Duncan aero)Tool: Torx / hex per diagram | 1088.5 in·lb |
Straight from Scott’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost clampCarbon compound where indicated in the Addict RC manual.Tool: T25 | 653.1 in·lb |
Straight from Scott’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost clamp / collarTool: Hex | 653.1 in·lb |
| Thru-axlesTool: Hex | 8–1070.8–88.5 in·lb |
| Thru-axlesTool: Hex | 8–1070.8–88.5 in·lb |
| Bottle cage / accessoryTool: Hex | 217.7 in·lb |
| Derailleur hanger (front & rear)Tool: Hex | 217.7 in·lb |
| Stem boltsTool: Hex | 5.548.7 in·lb |
Straight from ENVE’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
Newer Blade RS manuals list 7 Nm seatpost fixation and conical-head thru-axles at 11 Nm. Older Speed Release axles were often 9 Nm — check the axle marking.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost fixation screwTool: Hex | 762 in·lb |
| Thru-axle (LOOK conical-head)Tool: Hex | 1197.4 in·lb |
| Thru-axle (LOOK conical-head)Tool: Hex | 1197.4 in·lb |
Straight from LOOK’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seat clampTool: Hex | 4–535.4–44.3 in·lb |
| Thru-axlesTool: Hex | 1088.5 in·lb |
| Thru-axlesTool: Hex | 1088.5 in·lb |
Straight from TIME’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
Seatpost expander 6 Nm from Bianchi supplements. Thru-axle torque is printed on the axle — follow that marking.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost clamp / expanderUse the specified M5×35 mm screw only.Tool: 4 mm hex (long) | 653.1 in·lb |
Straight from Bianchi’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost clamp (max)Maximum torque from Ridley frame passport.Tool: Hex | 870.8 in·lb |
Straight from Ridley’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.
Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 service manual. Do not apply carbon friction paste to the aero seatpost / seat tube on this platform.
| Bolt | Torque(Nm) |
|---|---|
| Seatpost wedge fastenerFully tighten to 5.2 Nm before riding or loading the post.Tool: Hex | 5.246 in·lb |
Straight from Trek’s own chart, read Jul 24, 2026.