Thread: Torque Rating on Stem
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Old 01-29-22, 09:44 AM
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I torque steerers and other controls "race tight" so that they cannot be moved with normal forces but can move under firm pressure, so that they will be less likely to be broken or to impale the rider during a crash or spill.
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