Advise on a carbon fork needed!
06-27-07, 10:20 PM
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Advise on a carbon fork needed!
What is the maximum amount of torque I can put on carbon steerer tube? Is there a general rule on this?
06-27-07, 10:26 PM
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What are you trying to do to said fork steerer? Steering doesn't require much torque at all, so I can only imagine you're trying to get a stuck stem off???
06-27-07, 10:30 PM
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Sorry for not being clear, I'm simply installing a new stem on the bike but was told that I shouldn't apply too much torque as the carbon fork might snap! Not knowing any better I figure I should do some research before doing anything stupid and wreck the fork...
06-28-07, 07:58 AM
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Because an aluminum steering tube is indestrutable and you can mash it, beat it , over torque(?) it with no ill effects? The torque setting should be on the stem, and is the same regardless of the steering tube material.
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06-28-07, 08:35 AM
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If you're talking about tightening the stem, most of them have torque specs in the 5-8NM range.
I used to torque to those levels, now I just tighten it until it's tight. Haven't broken a steerer yet and nothing has come loose in use.
I used to torque to those levels, now I just tighten it until it's tight. Haven't broken a steerer yet and nothing has come loose in use.
