| S-PARTS Common Torque Reference Table for Bicycle Series |
| Ingredient |
Component Name |
Screw Name |
Reference Torque |
Anti-seize Usage |
Medium-strength Threadlocker Usage |
Special Requirements Remarks |
| Frame System |
Handlebar Assembly |
M4 Stem Fixing Screws |
4NM |
Recommended |
Consider with Caution |
For special structure handlebar assemblies, please refer to the original manufacturer's recommended torque specifications. |
| M5 Stem Fixing Screws |
5NM |
Recommended |
Consider with Caution |
| M6 Stem Fixing Screws |
6-8NM |
Recommended |
Consider with Caution |
| M7 Handlebar Fixing Screws (Brompton) |
8-10NM |
Recommended |
Consider with Caution |
| M8 Stem Fixing Screws (BMX) |
8-10NM |
Recommended |
Consider with Caution |
| Headset |
Headset Preload Screws (including M5/M6) |
4-6NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
|
| Frame/Fork |
M3 Fork Hose Clamp Screws |
1-2NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
For special structure seatpost clamps, please refer to the original manufacturer's recommended torque specifications. |
| Water Bottle Cage Screws |
4NMM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M4 Derailleur Hanger Fixing Screws |
3-4NM |
Recommended |
Consider with Caution |
| M5 Derailleur Hanger Fixing Screws |
4-5NM |
Recommended |
Consider with Caution |
| M5 Front and Rear Rack Fixing Screws |
6-7NM |
Recommended |
Consider with Caution |
| M5 Seatpost Clamp Screw (Standard Clamp Design) |
6-7NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Seatpost |
M5 Saddle Rail Clamp Screws |
6-7NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
|
| M6 Saddle Rail Clamp Screws |
7-9NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M7 Saddle Rail Clamp Screws |
8-10NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M6/M7 Single-Bolt Saddle Rail Clamp Screws |
10-12NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M8 Single-Bolt Saddle Rail Clamp Screws (Brompton) |
12-14NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Wheelset |
M6 Quick-Release Wheelset Locking Screws |
6-8NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
|
| M10 BMX Wheelset Locking Screws |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M14 BMX Wheelset Screws |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M9 Wheelset Locking Nuts |
12-14NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M10 Wheelset Locking Nuts |
14-16NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M12 Thru-Axle Bolt |
10-14NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M14 Thru-Axle Bolt |
12-16NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Brake System |
Disc Rotor |
Six-Bolt Disc Rotor Screws |
5-7NM |
Consider with Caution |
Recommended |
Do not use anti-seize compounds or liquid thread lockers on screws related to the brake hydraulic system to avoid contaminating the hydraulic lines. |
| Center Lock Disc Rotor |
40NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Brake Lever |
M5 Brake Lever Fixing Screws |
5-7NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M6 Brake Lever Fixing Screws |
6-8NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Road Bike Shifter Fixing Nuts |
6-8NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Brake Lever Bleed Port Screws |
2-3NM |
Not Recommended |
Recommended |
| Disc Brake Caliper |
M6 Mountain Bike Caliper Fixing Screws |
9NM |
Consider with Caution |
Recommended |
| M5 Flat Mount Caliper Fixing Screws |
7NM |
Consider with Caution |
Not Recommended |
| M8 Hose Compression Fitting Screws |
6-7NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M6 Caliper Body Screws |
12NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M7 Caliper Body Screws |
14NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M8 Caliper Body Screws |
14NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M6 Caliper Banjo Screws |
12NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Caliper Bleed Screws |
5-6NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Brake Pad Pin |
3NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| C-Brake Caliper |
Single Pivot Caliper Fixing Nut |
8NM |
Not Recommended |
Recommended |
| Dual Pivot Caliper Fixing Screws |
6-8NM |
Consider with Caution |
Consider with Caution |
| Brake Pad Fixing Screw Set |
7NM |
Consider with Caution |
Consider with Caution |
| Brake Pad Stop Screws |
3NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Caliper Release Lever Screws |
3NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Cable Anchor Screws |
5-7NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Drivetrain System |
Shifter |
Shifter Clamp Bolt |
4-6NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
Do not use anti-seize compounds or liquid thread lockers on screws related to the brake hydraulic system to avoid contaminating the hydraulic lines. |
| Shifter Integration Bolt |
4-6NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Shifter Top Cap Bolt (Shimano) |
4NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Front Derailleur |
Direct Mount Front Derailleur Fixing Bolt |
6-7NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Front Derailleur Clamp Bolt |
5-7NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Front Derailleur Cable Adjusting Bolt |
5-7NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Rear Derailleur |
Rear Derailleur Pivot |
10-12NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| UDH System Rear Derailleur Pivot |
25NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M4 Pulley Bolt |
3NM |
Consider with Caution |
Consider with Caution |
| M5 Pulley Bolt |
4NM |
Consider with Caution |
Consider with Caution |
| M3 Rear Derailleur Lock Cover Bolt (Shimano) |
1.5NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Rear Derailleur Cable Adjusting Bolt |
5-7NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Crankset |
Chainring Double-Sided Bolt |
6-8NM |
Consider with Caution |
Consider with Caution |
| Single Chainring Bolt |
8NM |
Consider with Caution |
Consider with Caution |
| M5 Crank Arm Bolt (SRAM 3-bolt) |
7NM |
Consider with Caution |
Consider with Caution |
| M4 Crank Arm Bolt (SRAM 8-bolt) |
4-5NM |
Consider with Caution |
Consider with Caution |
| M6 Crank Arm Fixing Bolt (Shimano) |
12-14NM |
Consider with Caution |
Consider with Caution |
| Crank Arm Cap (Shimano) |
2-4NM |
Not Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Crank Arm Fixing Bolt (DUB) |
54NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Crank Arm Fixing Bolt (Rotor) |
30-35NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Crank Arm Fixing Bolt (EE) |
52NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| M8 Square Taper Crank Bolt |
30NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Pedals |
Pedal Axle |
25NM |
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Road Cleat Fixing Bolt (3-bolt) |
6-8NM |
Not Recommended |
Recommended |
| MTB Cleat Fixing Bolt (2-bolt) |
8NM |
Not Recommended |
Recommended |