Torque intervals
01-18-11 | 04:29 PM
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Bikes: 2010 Cannondale Supersix 3
Torque intervals
With a carbon bike is there a preferred interval where you should go over the bike and check the various bolts for tightness/proper torque? Is this done by time, mileage, whim, or just OCD.
01-19-11 | 12:40 AM
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Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike
When they start rattling,things start slipping or **** starts falling off, tighten the bolts. Otherwise ride the friggin bike.
and I thought this thread was going to be about muscle tension intervals.
and I thought this thread was going to be about muscle tension intervals.
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01-19-11 | 02:30 AM
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If I don't put a little blue locktight on my stem bolts the two lower ones tend to loosen after each ride. I would suggest loosening eah bolt before re-tightening to avoid over tourqing. I ususally check my stem bolts every couple of rides and the rest maybe once a month.
