Grease outside of chainring bolts?
02-20-21, 04:49 PM
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I find they work to get the bolt tight enough so that the flange on the outer part grips the ring it is set into, and then I can tighten the bolt the rest of the way without the tool. That is why I’ve never thought to grease the outside, and probably won’t.
02-21-21, 08:38 AM
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Confusion regarding units has resulted in the loss of an interplanetary spacecraft: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_C...cecraft_design
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02-22-21, 01:43 PM
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does grease/no grease affect the torque ratings? i just go by feel. yes on the locktite blue.
OT : what is torque spec for Titanium chain ring hardware? thanks!
OT : what is torque spec for Titanium chain ring hardware? thanks!
02-22-21, 04:23 PM
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I really like the chainring bolts I’ve seen recently that have a hex socket on both halves. No need for a failure-prone specialty tool, fewer worries about loosening stuck bolts.
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I doubt there's much difference in this application. I just crank mine down with a standard hex wrench "hand tight" and I've never had a problem. (Using the "slot" tool on the other side)
Chainring hardware; stainless steel on the left, titanium on the right
Chainring hardware; stainless steel on the left, titanium on the right
