Mtb Stem Top Cap Torque

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Mtb stem top cap torque.

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A threadless stem refers to a system where a fork with a non threaded steerer tube extends through the head tube. It is non load bearing. Torque wrenches available to general industrial work including bicycle work are typically accurate to plus or minus four percent. Same is true for the end cap on a shimano hollowtech ii crankset.

Use the markers found on the bars to line them up properly. There are basically three types of torque wrenches the beam type the click type and the dial type. As others have said the top cap is pre load only. A stem a then clamps around the outside of the steerer tube along with spacers b if necessary.

Grab the handlebars and mount them on the new stem before returning the faceplate and then screwing the bolts into the stem. You want the minimum torque to reduce play in the headset. Finally a top cap c keeps everything in place and acts as a headset adjustment. Return the top cap to the stem and remember to tighten the bolt before you proceed to the next step.

In other words a torque wrench set for 100 in lbs might tighten to 96 in lbs or 104 in lbs. On a custom bicycle headset cap for any type of bike. Threadless stem a spacers b and top. Tighten the top cap.

When tightening the headset top cap it must push down on the stem or the spacer above it and not the fork column itself the top cap pushes down on the headset which. Once the stem is tightened in place is is purely cosmetic and covers the top of the steerer.