6zfshdb
Well-Known Member
- Region
- USA
- City
- Northeast Pennsylvania
I experimented with one of my Delta Risers today. I removed and reinstalled it using the 10nm torque specs in the manual. It was indeed too loose to effectively grip the steerer tube. Even torqued to 20nm, it wasn't firm enough for my liking. I remember noticing this when I did the original install a few years ago. I don't recall what I finally torqued them to, but it was closer to 25nm.
Other than having a screw back out unexpectedly, I never had any trouble with the three risers I own. As a precaution, I applied a dab of Loctite 222 and re torqued all screws to 25nm.
It's hard to believe that anyone installing one of these, either a DIY'er or a professional mechanic, wouldn't notice this immediately, and simply apply more torque to the screws.
Other than having a screw back out unexpectedly, I never had any trouble with the three risers I own. As a precaution, I applied a dab of Loctite 222 and re torqued all screws to 25nm.
It's hard to believe that anyone installing one of these, either a DIY'er or a professional mechanic, wouldn't notice this immediately, and simply apply more torque to the screws.