[RBW] Torque spec for quil stem questions

Nah, you can handle it, I’ve heard word of a branch of ogres in the CO hill country who have learned the delicate art of finesse. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[RBW] Torque spec for quil stem questions

“as long as you are sensible and not a brute” Och! Well then, I’m out. Ogres need not apply. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[RBW] Torque spec for quil stem questions

I am very much a “by feel” kind of tech guy. It’s why I like steel so much. It allows you to operate in that manner as long as you are sensible and not a brute and know your tools. I have torque wrenches, the old fashioned kind where the arm bends and the arrow at the end points to the weight yo

[RBW] Torque spec for quil stem questions

I'm curious what's considered ideal torque for nitto quil stems. Most anecdotal advice is "just firm it up good and tight" like it's no big deal. But if it's too tight it could bulge and damage the steerer tube. Not tight enough it could slip can result in a really bad crash. So what's ideal in

[RBW] Torque

I don't have a clue about torque figures, but if you haven't touched it and it's slipping as delivered I would just give the bolt a couple rotations with a wrench to snug it down. It needs to be good and tight 'cause those crazy-long Boscos put a lot of leverage on it. -- You received this me

[RBW] Torque

My Clem arrived today and I got it assembled. It has a one bolt stem to handlebar connection. The bars slip if I put my weight on so I’m wondering how much to tighten the bolt. It’s a sweet looking bike, Grilver with cooper tape on the bars. The front wheel is out of true which is a little agg

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

On Jun 27, 2012, at 6:58 AM, jimD wrote: "It is important not to enter into a contest of wills with the nuts and bolts"! Now THAT would be an ideal entry for the next RBW t-shirt contest! - Jim "If you argue with a nut, sometimes it's hard to tell the difference..." -- You received thi

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

My 'mechanic's hand' was doing good, I was a man who knew his limitations. All was well until I started going to the gym. Now I'm breaking things. -JImD On Jun 27, 2012, at 9:29 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 12:17 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery > wrote: >> Rolls Royce sugges

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

Dont forget to x-ray your frame for damage from over-torquing the bolts. :) On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 4:37 PM, William wrote: > I accidentally tightened the water bottle bolts a little too much, and it > made the water taste funny. > > > KIDDING!!! > > > On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 6:34:47 AM UTC-

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

I accidentally tightened the water bottle bolts a little too much, and it made the water taste funny. KIDDING!!! On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 6:34:47 AM UTC-7, Skenry wrote: > > What bolts or specs are you looking for? > The only thing that could possibly come from a frame manufacturer would b

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

I love working on my own bike, but we have such a good mechanic at the local bike shop that I will bring it to him, because I like supporting him. (That combined with being overwhelmed in my personal or work life.) Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2012, at 9:56 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

Some people should not work on their own bikes. This is not an insult, just something that I've observed over a number of years fixing massive DIY f-ups. That said, as a mechanical object, the bicycle is quite approachable for an amateur wrench, so for a person who has the aptitude and inclinati

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

>From the Riv website, here is what Nitto recommends: http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=65 HTH, Andrew From: lungimsam To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, June 26, 2012 8:22:37 PM Subject: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes? He

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 12:17 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Rolls Royce suggests enlisting the help of an experienced RR mechanic to > demonstrate proper torque. > > I don't know many pro mechanics who use torque wrenches or fret over torque > specs, except on CF stuff. For the most

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

Rolls Royce suggests enlisting the help of an experienced RR mechanic to demonstrate proper torque. I don't know many pro mechanics who use torque wrenches or fret over torque specs, except on CF stuff. For the most part "mechanic's hand" is just fine. If you lack mechanic's hand, hopefully you

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

On at least one of the sets of instructions I have received with various Nitto rack products it says: "Use good judgment." Yours, Thomas Lynn Skean On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 8:58:15 AM UTC-5, JimD wrote: > "We don't need no stinking specs. Just tighten it 'til it smokes!"? >> > > Back in

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:05 PM, lungimsam wrote: > Hello, > > I was wondering if Rivendell lugged steel frames and bolts have torque > specs? > Or, if the frames could speak, would they say: "We don't need no stinking > specs. Just tighten it 'til it smokes!"? > > Thanks for any info. > Depends

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

> "We don't need no stinking specs. Just tighten it 'til it smokes!"? Back in the day, I had a Bultaco motorcycle. The bike had a poorly translated (from the original Spanish) owner's manual. The manual offered some guidance on tightening fasteners. It went something like: "It is important no

Re: [RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

What bolts or specs are you looking for? The only thing that could possibly come from a frame manufacturer would be a seat post binder bolt (and thats only for a threaded seat lug). And that a stretch. All other specs would be from the component manufacturer and should be on the specific instruct

[RBW] Torque specs for Rivendell bikes?

Hello, I was wondering if Rivendell lugged steel frames and bolts have torque specs? Or, if the frames could speak, would they say: "We don't need no stinking specs. Just tighten it 'til it smokes!"? Thanks for any info. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Torque Spec's

If you go to the Park Tools website at this link http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/torque-specifications-and-concepts there is a table of torque specifications. It doesn't specifically address Nitto stems, but it c

Re: [RBW] Torque Spec's

tom bracket (which I have done in the past sans torque wrench) I just work by feel.  Again, thanks for the responses. > >From: Eric Norris >To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 9:14 AM >Subject: Re: [RBW] Torque Spe

Re: [RBW] Torque Spec's

I should have added a comment to my original response before I hit "send." I *do* use a torque wrench, usually for fastening cranks to square tapers, where the torque wrench tells me to apply more force than I would by "feel" only. For all other parts (bars, stem bolt, pedals, etc.) I tighten

Re: [RBW] Torque Spec's

On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 12:14 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > According to Sheldon Brown,  "... Torque wrenches are never needed for > bicycle work." > Here's the full entry from http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ta-o.html > > Torque Wrench > > A "torque wrench" is a type of wrench with a built-in spring

Re: [RBW] Torque Spec's

According to Sheldon Brown, "... Torque wrenches are never needed for bicycle work." Here's the full entry from http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ta-o.html Torque Wrench A "torque wrench" is a type of wrench with a built-in spring-loaded indicator that gives a numerical readout of the amount o

[RBW] Torque Spec's

Can anyone furnish me with a link, or otherwise inform me what the torque spec is on a Nitto stem. On that subject, I would like info on steel bike torque spec's in general. Thank you, all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To