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smurray 07-31-12 10:02 AM

Sugino BB Torque
 
Just got my new Sugino CBBF-103 bottom bracket, and am trying to figure out the correct torque spec for it. Park Tool gives a range of 435-608 in-lbs for cartridge type bottom brackets, but doesn't have anything specific for a Sugino. There was no documentation included with the BB, and I can't find anything on their website either. Anyone know what torque I should tighten these down to?

Scrodzilla 07-31-12 10:11 AM

A cartridge BB is a cartridge BB. Go by what is specified by Park.

smurray 07-31-12 10:12 AM

Sugino BB Torque
 
The range Park gives is still pretty big. Should I just aim for the middle?

ThermionicScott 07-31-12 10:22 AM

That's what I usually do.

Scrodzilla 07-31-12 10:25 AM

The drive side has a flange on it, which will prevent you from overtightening it and you'll know when the nds side is tight. Rocket science it ain't.

diff 07-31-12 10:33 AM

Curious, where do you see 435-608 inch pounds?

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-...et-service-bbt

I been following this one, which shows at least 360. So been setting my torque wrench to about 370. I guess 435 isn't so much, but 600+ is almost double. The reason I ask is 370 didn't seem like a lot by feel, although my torque wrench does have some leverage to it which makes anything by feel unreliable for someone like me that has minimal experience.

Thanks.

hairnet 07-31-12 10:39 AM

torquing a BB will feel like nothing with a long wrench, don't over do it

smurray 07-31-12 11:08 AM


Originally Posted by diff (Post 14549716)
Curious, where do you see 435-608 inch pounds?

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-...et-service-bbt

I been following this one, which shows at least 360. So been setting my torque wrench to about 370. I guess 435 isn't so much, but 600+ is almost double. The reason I ask is 370 didn't seem like a lot by feel, although my torque wrench does have some leverage to it which makes anything by feel unreliable for someone like me that has minimal experience.

Thanks.

It's in the back of my Park Tool Blue Book, and also about halfway down this page.

diff 07-31-12 12:42 PM

Thanks. Good link.


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