Originally Posted by
AlexanderLS
Even so, I'd feel like I had to check/torque all bolts every time I got a bike out of a LBS who had a female mechanic which would make me a hell of a lot less likely to go there.
And the 130# high school boy DOES have the muscle?
According to Park Tools, the highest torque spec required on a bike is around 60 ft-lbs or 75Nm. Even the most diminutive female should be able to do that without too much effort.
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-...icle-section-4