Saddle adjustment thingy?

[Glasgow44]

Hi there

These are pics of my new Bianchi saddle adjustment thing and also a pic of the same on my Giant TCR Advanced. I've been advised not to use a multi tool Allen Key and that I should use a ratchet - is this correct and would this be the correct thing to use?

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Topeak-Rat...EROWa2ysxiUc3P6X9-k1-kZoiZ6SWbYaAhFXEALw_wcB#

 

[raleighnut]

Are you sure they didn't mean Torque Wrench ?

 

[Glasgow44]

Are you sure they didn't mean Torque Wrench ?

I'm not sure. What should i be using?

 

[Cycleops]

You could use a multi tool or a regular Allen key as long as you are careful. I should contact your supplying dealer to confirm.

 

[fossyant]

They advised a torque wrench. Unless you are an 'ape' a small hex key will be fine

 

[boydj]

If you have a carbon frame, then a decent torque wrench is worth having, e.g. https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-x-tools-essential-torque-wrench-set/ . Make sure it is cycling specific.

As Fossy says above, though, you can tighten without a torque wrench as long as you don't use brute force. Tight enough to stop things moving and no more. If you have a carbon seat-post, then applying some carbon paste means you can get away with a little less torque.

 

[derrick]

Hi there

These are pics of my new Bianchi saddle adjustment thing and also a pic of the same on my Giant TCR Advanced. I've been advised not to use a multi tool Allen Key and that I should use a ratchet - is this correct and would this be the correct thing to use?

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Topeak-Rat...EROWa2ysxiUc3P6X9-k1-kZoiZ6SWbYaAhFXEALw_wcB#

If your not sure take it to your local bike shop. you could easily crack the frame if you are heavy handed.

 

[Nigelnightmare]

Seems strange, two practically identical fixings in similar materials with different torque settings.
I mean 7nm is 40% higher than 5nm!

 

[Glasgow44]

Hi guys

Me again! is this what I should be using:

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-x-tools-essential-torque-wrench-set/

one of my bikes is 5nm and the other is 7nm. Can I just double check because I’m not entirely sure – when it says 7nm for example, do you set the torque wrench to 7nm and twist until it stops – is that how these things work?

Thanks in advance for your help and advice

 

[Threevok]

It will click (like a ratchet) and not tighten any further, when it reaches the correct torque - as per your setting

 

[Glasgow44]

It will click (like a ratchet) and not tighten any further, when it reaches the correct torque - as per your setting

Thanks - is the 5nm and 7nm a maximum - or should I torque to those figures?

 

[Threevok]

I always go under the amount if it says MAX.

 

[Pale Rider]

Stop twisting when it clicks or you could over tighten the fixing.

Park Tools make a handy preset allen key, and there's also an adjustable one.

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Pa...VDbDtCh11RA_JEAQYBCABEgKLiPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[fossyant]

Go under. I'd set a little under. I've got the Planet X one.

You'll probably stop before the torque setting kicks in, but that does depend upon your mechanical sympathy.

 

[Glasgow44]

Go under. I'd set a little under. I've got the Planet X one.

You'll probably stop before the torque setting kicks in, but that does depend upon your mechanical sympathy.

Thanks. If possible - could you send me a link for the one you have from Planet X - thanks