Originally Posted by Falanx
It's almost impossible to apply more than the recommended 15-21lb/ft to the crank-arm locking bolts anyway, so the effect of not fitting those not-supplied spacers is fairly minimal.
I'm assuming you are talking about the pinch bolts....
I could be wrong, but off the top of my head that seems a bit high. I thought the reccommended was around 100-120 in/lbs. I always use my torque wrench on these - looks like it may in fact be needed.