Headset Top Cap Torque

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Headset top cap torque.

A torque wrench is a good idea at this point. Then tighten stem again. It is non load bearing. Same is true for the end cap on a shimano hollowtech ii crankset.

Adding tension to the bolt will pull the threaded star nut which is found wedged inside the steerer tube upwards moving the fork crown race bearing more tightly into the lower headset cup. Min order 1 we make the world s most exciting custom bicycle headset caps and other amazing products for all types of cyclist all unique bespoke custom one off s in any design any materials any finish you want. You will need to loosen stem then tighten this top cap slightly quarter turn or so. The edc steerer plug is required for edc tool storage and is compatible with most aluminum tapered steerer.

You want the minimum torque to reduce play in the headset. Too tight can damage bearings. Do up the headset top cap until it is just tight at this point you should be unable to turn your stem spacers. The edc cap kit includes the worlds lightest headset top cap 4 2g and an edc steerer plug with drain hole which keeps crud out of your steerer.

Do not overtighten it. On to your problem it could be the clicking you hear is because the pre load top cap is a tiny bit loose. Align your handlebar stem and apply the appropriate torque rating to the steerer tube clamp bolts. As others have said the top cap is pre load only.

Once the stem is tightened in place is is purely cosmetic and covers the top of the steerer. Depending on how loose your headset bearing feels you can make adjustments to the bearing tension with the 5mm allen bolt located in the top cap. Slide your headset spacers and handlebar stem back onto the steerer tube and put the top cap and bolt back on top of the stem and begin to preload the headset by tightening the preload bolt. Anything you can imagine.

I would say 5 n m is safe.