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Old 04-10-10 | 06:03 PM
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From: Franklin, IN

Bikes: Trek, Arbourne, BMC, Orbea

Stupid Stem bolt torque question

I replaced the stem on a new bike with a longer stem. The original stem with a carbon faceplate had a torque max value of 4 N/m, the new stem max of 8 N/m. The orignal stem had a carbon faceplate, the replacement is aluminum.

Question: The bars are Shimano Pro carbon. Should I worry about the difference in torque between the two faceplates? And for reference, I do plan to use friction paste.

Thanks in advance.
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