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  The basics of maintenance
  Washing your bike
  Basic workshop tools
  Essential lubrication
  Torque levels
  A pre-ride routine
  Component Care
  Brake checks
  Brake care
  Brake adjustment
  Bottom bracket
  Chain care
  Chainset care
  Cables
  Frame
  Freewheels
  Front derailleur
  Rear derailleur
  Headset
  Pedals
  Saddle
  Steering
  Types of gears
  Hubs and bearings
  Wheels and tyres
  Advanced maintenance
  General checks
  Brakes
  Gears and chain
  Fork and frame
  Wheels and tyres
  After a crash



Any fixing bolt or nut that can be tightened on a bike should ideally be done to torque specifications.  The table below is for general reference only.  Always refer first to the manufacturers specifications.....
and remember the reason for using a torque wrench - 'tights just right, too tights stripped'

Component Material lb./ft.
handlebar stem any 12-14
handlebar stem bolt any 14-15
handlebar locknut steel, titanium 25-30
  aluminum 20-35
bottom bracket lockring steel 20-35
. aluminum 15-20
bottom bracket fixed cup any 20-25
cotterless crank bolt steel, titanium 25-30
chainring bolt aluminum 4-6
. steel 6-7
pedal attachment any 30-33
saddle binder bolt steel, titanium 6-8
brake mounting bolt steel, titanium 6-7
brake pivot bolt any 3-4
brake lever bolt any 5-6
derailleur mount bolt any 6-7

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