Old 05-31-06, 01:24 PM
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The torque spec is about 50 inch-pounds on each bolt. That's tight-but-not-too-tight. With threadless stems you not only want to keep the stem from rotating, you don't want it to slip upward which will upset the headset adjustment.

Mr Brown and I disagree on the value of torque wrenches, particularly for inexperienced mechanics and for use on delicate parts like carbon steerers and stems.
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