Originally Posted by
Plainsman
This is my frist time swapping a cassette. Old one is off, new one is on. Lockring says 40 n-m. I have no idea how that should feel, so is the torque critical, or do I just hand tighten it and ride?
It is critical as far as not overtightening. if you under tighten you will probably have the lock ring come loose eventually.
Get a torque wrench.