Components for Shimano / SRAM groupsets, or Frames for manufacturer seatpost, axle, and hanger charts from our catalog brands.
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Printed part specs always win. When nothing is printed, set toward the low end of a range, then re-check 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
4 mm / 5 mm hex
Stem steerer clampCommon
M5 / M6 pinch bolts
Defer to carbon steerer / stem stickers when present.
4–6 Nm
35.4–53.1 in·lb
4 mm / 5 mm hex
Seatpost binder / collarCommon
M5 / M6
Carbon frames/posts often 4–5 Nm with friction paste.
4–6 Nm
35.4–53.1 in·lb
4 mm / 5 mm hex
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
5 mm / 6 mm hex · Torx T25/T30
Bottle cageCommon
M5
2.5–4 Nm
22.1–35.4 in·lb
4 mm hex
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
T25
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
T25
Center Lock rotor lockringCommon
External / internal lockring
Shimano Center Lock lockrings are commonly 40 Nm.
40 Nm
354 in·lb
TL-LR15 / cassette lockring tool
Brake caliper (flat mount)Shimano
Mount bolts
6–8 Nm
53.1–70.8 in·lb
5 mm hex · T25
Brake caliper (post mount)Shimano
Mount bolts
6–8 Nm
53.1–70.8 in·lb
5 mm hex
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
5 mm hex · T25
Brake / STI lever clampShimano
Band clamp bolt
Road STI band bolts commonly 6–8 Nm.
6–8 Nm
53.1–70.8 in·lb
5 mm hex · T25
Brake / shifter lever clampSRAM
Clamp bolt
SRAM AXS hood clamps typically 5–7 Nm.
5–7 Nm
44.3–62 in·lb
T25 · 4 mm hex
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
8 mm hex · flare nut
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
5 mm hex
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
TL-FC16
Hollowtech II external BB cupsShimano
Threaded cups
35–50 Nm
309.8–442.5 in·lb
TL-FC25 / BB wrench
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
8 mm hex
SRAM DUB threaded BB cupsSRAM
Threaded cups
34–41 Nm
300.9–362.9 in·lb
BB wrench / DUB cup tool
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
5 mm hex · Torx
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
Lockring tool · T25
Rear derailleur mounting boltShimano
Derailleur hanger bolt
8–10 Nm
70.8–88.5 in·lb
5 mm hex
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
5 mm hex
Front derailleur clamp / braze-onShimano
Clamp or support bolt
5–7 Nm
44.3–62 in·lb
5 mm hex
Front derailleur clamp / braze-onSRAM
Clamp or support bolt
5–7 Nm
44.3–62 in·lb
T25 · 5 mm hex
Cassette lockring (HG / Microspline)Shimano
Lockring
40 Nm
354 in·lb
TL-LR15 / cassette tool + chain whip
Cassette lockring (HG)SRAM
Lockring
40 Nm
354 in·lb
Cassette tool + chain whip
Cassette (XD / XDR)SRAM
Lockring / cassette body
Typically ~40 Nm; confirm for the specific XD/XDR cassette.
40 Nm
354 in·lb
XD/XDR lockring tool
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
6 mm hex · lever
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
15 mm pedal wrench · 6/8 mm hex
Pedal axle into crankSRAM
9/16″ × 20 tpi
Left pedal is left-hand thread. Grease threads.
35–40 Nm
309.8–354 in·lb
15 mm pedal wrench · 6/8 mm hex
SPD / SPD-SL cleatsShimano
M5 cleat bolts
5–6 Nm
44.3–53.1 in·lb
4 mm hex
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
4 mm hex · Torx