HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 93)

Tightening torques
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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