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08-02-14 | 07:10 AM

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giantcfr1

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Originally Posted by badger1

There is, but not in that way. The risk of crushing is always present with carbon components; they should always be fastened to mfg specs using a torque wrench. That applies to stem bolts (or bar ends) as well...

I think the general rule is (if you don't have a torque wrench) tighten until you hear a slight crack sound, then let the bolt off by a quarter turn.

EDIT...Please, no-one follow my advice.

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