Tightening torques, Maintenance and car e – HP Velotechnik trikes User Manual
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Tightening torques
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Maintenance and car
e
Tightening torques for
Gekko, Gekko fx and Gekko fx 26
The values indicated are meant for a friction value μ=0,125 (greased threads and screw heads). They only refer
to the indicated parts. Please do always follow the values given in the manuals of the parts manufacturers since
the following values may not be up to date due to changes in the product line!
part connection
screw
tightening
torque
V-brake
- brake lever
handlebar/grip
M6 SW5
4 Nm
- brake caliper
- caliper/frame
M6 SW5
5–7 Nm
- cable clamping
M6 SW5
6–8 Nm
disc brake
- brake lever
handlebar/brake lever clamping
M6 SW5
4 Nm
- brake caliper
caliper/frame
M6 SW5
7–9 Nm
- brake disc
disc/hub
M5 Torx T25
5–6 Nm
- brake tube
brake tube/brake lever
SW8
4 Nm
dynamo
dynohub/mounting sheet
M6 SW5
6–8 Nm
mounting sheet/frame
M5 SW4
4–6 Nm
rear rack
at the seat tube
M5 SW4
5–6 Nm
bottom bracket
cartridge/frame
50-60Mn
chain idler
chain idler/frame
M8 SW6
17–19 Nm
crank crank/axle
SW8
35
Nm
chain ring screws
SW5
8–11 Nm
hub
cassette ring
38-42 Nm
front hub quickmount
M8 SW5/SW6
8–10 Nm
quick release lever
9–12 Nm
pedal pedal/crank
SW15
35-40
Nm
shifting lever
twist shifter
SW3
2–2,5 Nm
barend
shifter
SW6
5–6
Nm
derailleur derailleur/frame
SW5
8–10
Nm
cable clamping
SW5
4–6 Nm
front derailleur
front derailleur/frame
M5 SW5
5–6 Nm
cable clamping
M5 SW5
4–6 Nm
frame
front boom clamping
M8 SW6
14–16 Nm
frame clamping
M8 SW6
14–16 Nm
mud guard
stays/frame
M5 SW4
4–5 Nm
handlebar
handlebar/stem
M5 SW4
4–6 Nm
stem
stem/axle
M5 SW4
4–6 Nm
headset
headset clamp
M6 SW5
4–6 Nm
track rods
track rod/knuckles
M6 SW5
7–9 Nm
counter nut
SW10
4-5 Nm