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Old 09-08-15 | 06:34 PM
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HillRider
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Originally Posted by Al1943
I broke a very expensive fork because I used the torque limit shown on the stem (8nm). I could not find a limit for the carbon fiber steer tube. For tightening against cf I recommend staying below 5nm, 40 inch pounds is plenty.
+1 Often the torque limit shown on stems is intended for a metal steerer, not carbon.
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