Any Specific Torque Value On Water Bottle Bolts In Carbon?
09-19-20, 09:52 AM
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Any Specific Torque Value On Water Bottle Bolts In Carbon?
All,
Is there a specific torque value for water bottle bolts in a carbon frame?
Thanks much,
Glenn
Is there a specific torque value for water bottle bolts in a carbon frame?
Thanks much,
Glenn
09-19-20, 09:55 AM
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I've never seen one. Just snug is fine. Maybe 2-3Nm. The main issue is riders pulling the bottle out of the cage at an angle and eventually pulling the rivnuts out of the carbon frame tube.
09-19-20, 10:19 AM
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Just snug them up. You aren't mounting an engine on a DC-10.
If you are using a typical L shaped hex key then hold it near the center of rotation. Not on the end where you can think it's a little but it's really a lot.
If a screwdriver with a bit of whatever matches, then just what a grip with you finger tips give you, not a death grip with your hand.
If you are using a typical L shaped hex key then hold it near the center of rotation. Not on the end where you can think it's a little but it's really a lot.
If a screwdriver with a bit of whatever matches, then just what a grip with you finger tips give you, not a death grip with your hand.
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I'd rather go with a little Blue Loctite to keep em from backing out, than wrench hard on them.
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