The tightening torques for a Shimano 105 R7000 groupset, by component — every value sourced and linked to the chart it came from. Use a calibrated torque wrench; over-tightening carbon or alloy parts is the most common travel-day mistake.
Tightening torques for the Shimano 105 R7000 groupset, by component. Each value below applies to the standard Shimano fitting the 105 part uses (Hollowtech II crankset, HG cassette, STI levers, Center Lock rotors), and every figure links to the chart it came from. Use a calibrated torque wrench; over-tightening carbon or alloy parts is the most common travel-day mistake.
| Component | Attribute | Value | Src |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crankset (FC-R7000) Hollowtech II 2-piece |
Left crank arm pinch bolts (×2) | 12.0–13.8 N·m | [1] |
| Crankset (FC-R7000) Hollowtech II |
Pre-load / adjusting cap | 0.5–0.7 N·m | [2] |
| Bottom bracket cups Hollowtech II external |
External BB cups into frame | 34.5–49.1 N·m | [2] |
| Chainrings Shimano road chainring bolt |
Chainring bolts (steel) | 7.9–10.7 N·m | [2] |
| Cassette (CS-R7000) HG freehub lockring |
Sprocket lock ring | 35–50 N·m | [2] |
| Front derailleur (FD-R7000) Shimano band-clamp road FD |
Clamp / mounting bolt | 5.0–6.8 N·m | [1] |
| Rear derailleur (RD-R7000) Shimano road RD hanger bolt |
Mounting / bracket bolt | 8–10 N·m | [2] |
| Rear derailleur (RD-R7000) Shimano road cable anchor |
Cable fixing bolt | 5.9–7.8 N·m | [1] |
| Dual-control lever (ST-R7000) Shimano STI |
Handlebar clamp bolt | 6–8 N·m | [2] |
| Rim brake caliper (BR-R7000) Shimano dual-pivot road caliper |
Caliper mounting bolt to frame/fork | 7.8–9.8 N·m | [2] |
| Disc brake caliper (BR-R7070) Shimano road disc caliper |
Caliper mounting bolt (flat-mount) | 6.0–7.8 N·m | [1] |
| Disc rotor (SM-RT70) Shimano Center Lock |
Center Lock lock ring | 39.5 N·m (Shimano spec ≈ 40) Shimano's published figure is 40 N·m; the UBI chart lists 39.5. |
[1] |
| Pedals 9/16" pedal thread |
Pedal into crank arm | 35 N·m (minimum) minimum |
[2] |
Flying with a 105-equipped bike? These are the torques you need to re-tighten the crank, cassette lockring and calipers after reassembly at the other end — handy for self-guided cycling holidays where you box and rebuild your own bike.