Seatpost wedge / binder
Carbon paste per manual; do not grease carbon seat tube.
6.2 Nm
54.9 in·lb
Catalogue
Components for Shimano / SRAM groupsets, or Frames for manufacturer seatpost, axle, and hanger charts from our catalog brands.
Manufacturer frame manuals only — bikes without a published chart stay uncovered.
Frame fasteners from manufacturer manuals. Printed markings and newer model docs always win. Groupset bolts live under Components.
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Typical values from Specialized road user manuals (e.g. Roubaix / Aethos / Tarmac). Printed wedge / axle markings win when present.
Seatpost wedge / binder
Carbon paste per manual; do not grease carbon seat tube.
6.2 Nm
54.9 in·lb
Front thru-axle
15 Nm
132.8 in·lb
Rear thru-axle
15 Nm
132.8 in·lb
Bottle cage
2.8 Nm
24.8 in·lb
Derailleur hanger
4.5 Nm
39.8 in·lb
Stem @ steerer (Future Stem / common)
Confirm printed stem / bar specs when they disagree.
5 Nm
44.3 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
Canyon road manual frame values. Seatpost clamp torque is often printed on the clamp (commonly ~5 Nm on Aeroad-style wedges) — printed value wins.
Seatpost clamp (typical)
Approach max in 0.5 Nm steps; many Canyon clamps max ~5–6 Nm.
4–6 Nm
35.4–53.1 in·lb
Thru-axle (RWS / road)
Manual: tighten to at least 15 Nm or as tight as possible by hand.
15 Nm
132.8 in·lb
Thru-axle (RWS / road)
15 Nm
132.8 in·lb
Bottle cage
2 Nm
17.7 in·lb
Replaceable derailleur hanger
1.5 Nm
13.3 in·lb
Stem on carbon steerer (max)
M5 stems often 4.5–5.5 Nm; carbon steerer max 6 Nm unless marked lower.
4.5–6 Nm
39.8–53.1 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
Values match Cervélo retailer assembly manuals (S5 / Soloist family). Apply carbon assembly compound at the seatpost.
Seatpost wedge clamp
Rounded-front wedge; grease wedge sliding surfaces.
8 Nm
70.8 in·lb
Cervélo aero thru-axle
12–15 Nm
106.2–132.8 in·lb
Cervélo aero thru-axle
12–15 Nm
106.2–132.8 in·lb
Bottle cage
2–3 Nm
17.7–26.6 in·lb
UDH / Derailleur Hanger v2
Hanger fixing screw; left-hand thread on some Cervélo hangers.
25 Nm
221.3 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
From Pinarello user / maintenance torque chart. Use MOST Safegrip on the seatpost.
Seatpost fixing clamp
4 Nm
35.4 in·lb
Thru-axle
8 Nm
70.8 in·lb
Thru-axle
8 Nm
70.8 in·lb
Bottle cage
Thread-locker per manual.
2 Nm
17.7 in·lb
Stem · fork tube fixing
Thread-locker per manual.
6 Nm
53.1 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
From Colnago mounting support manuals (V5Rs / Y1Rs).
Seatpost clamp bolt
7 Nm
62 in·lb
Wheel thru-axle
10 Nm
88.5 in·lb
Wheel thru-axle (UDH)
10 Nm
88.5 in·lb
Bottle cage
2.5 Nm
22.1 in·lb
UDH hanger
25 Nm
221.3 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
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.
Giant thru-axle (front)
11 Nm
97.4 in·lb
Giant thru-axle (rear)
11 Nm
97.4 in·lb
Bottle cage (owner manual)
From Giant owner-manual fastener appendix (M5).
2.9–4.9 Nm
25.7–43.4 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
Seatpost fixation screw / bolts
Carbon prep in seat tube; min ~90 mm insertion.
5.5–6 Nm
48.7–53.1 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
Seatpost clamp (Duncan aero)
10 Nm
88.5 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
Seatpost clamp
Carbon compound where indicated in the Addict RC manual.
6 Nm
53.1 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
Seatpost clamp / collar
6 Nm
53.1 in·lb
Thru-axles
8–10 Nm
70.8–88.5 in·lb
Thru-axles
8–10 Nm
70.8–88.5 in·lb
Bottle cage / accessory
2 Nm
17.7 in·lb
Derailleur hanger (front & rear)
2 Nm
17.7 in·lb
Stem bolts
5.5 Nm
48.7 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
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.
Seatpost fixation screw
7 Nm
62 in·lb
Thru-axle (LOOK conical-head)
11 Nm
97.4 in·lb
Thru-axle (LOOK conical-head)
11 Nm
97.4 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
Seat clamp
4–5 Nm
35.4–44.3 in·lb
Thru-axles
10 Nm
88.5 in·lb
Thru-axles
10 Nm
88.5 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
Seatpost expander 6 Nm from Bianchi supplements. Thru-axle torque is printed on the axle — follow that marking.
Seatpost clamp / expander
Use the specified M5×35 mm screw only.
6 Nm
53.1 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
Seatpost clamp (max)
Maximum torque from Ridley frame passport.
8 Nm
70.8 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24
Madone SL/SLR Gen 8 service manual. Do not apply carbon friction paste to the aero seatpost / seat tube on this platform.
Seatpost wedge fastener
Fully tighten to 5.2 Nm before riding or loading the post.
5.2 Nm
46 in·lb
Source: manufacturer doc · captured 2026-07-24