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[Closed] what torque wrench & torque setting for 05 enduro seat clamp

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I have a reverb waiting to be delivered from santa i.e. Mrs Tinyhorse come xmas so im going to use a bolted seat clamp (will be hope as my QR is and its been good)
What is the torque setting for a 05 enduro frame seat clamp.
Also need a cheap torque wrench so any reccomendations......


 
Posted : 11/12/2013 7:10 am
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Its a balance between stopping the post rotating and loose enough to allow the reverb to go up and down - there is no real science to it...


 
Posted : 11/12/2013 10:36 am
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i thought most manufacturers would have a selected torque for the seat clamp


 
Posted : 11/12/2013 11:59 am
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clamping force from a specific torque will depend on lots of variables - most importantly the profile and material of the clamp its self - the tollerance between the seat post and the frame and the clamp.

at best hte frame manufacturer might guess at a torque where most seat clamps wont bust there frames.

ive worked on projects where the seat post , the seat clamp AND the frame have all had different torque figures - you start at the lowest and work up till you find where the post doesnt slip - using your better judgement as oppose a complete guess.

Using carbon grip paste helps lower the torque needed for the seat to stop slipping.


 
Posted : 11/12/2013 12:02 pm

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