Originally Posted by
HillRider
Ouch, my sympathy.
I believe the torque specs engraved on most stems are for alluminum or steel steerers and aluminum handlebars and are excessive for carbon parts. The specs engraved on my stems are 8 nm and that is excessive for carbon anything.
Exactly! I think the 8 nm is probably the limit for the stem pinch bolts, but way too much for a carbon steerer or handlebar.
"Haste makes waste" also applies in my case.
The new replacement fork was $850.