I would also add that I never use torque specs when tightening the Top Cap since it's better just to tighten to get the proper bearing preload feel. Should be just tight enough to rotate freely but without any play and while tightening the cap have the stem clamped just tight enough so it can move on the steerer freely without being so loose that it's a sloppy fit. Once you get the proper preload with the cap, tighten the stem clamp and your top cap's job is done and its bolt just needs to be snug, no gorilla force needed to keep it in place.
Last edited by Crankycrank; 04-24-26 at 07:37 AM.