The tightening torques for a Shimano GRX gravel groupset (RX810), by component — every value sourced. GRX uses standard Shimano fittings, so these are the documented torques each part is built to.

Tightening torques for a Shimano GRX gravel groupset (RX810 tier), by component. GRX uses standard Shimano fittings — a Hollowtech II crankset, HG cassette, flat-mount disc calipers and Center Lock rotors — so these are the documented Shimano torques each part is built to, sourced and linked. Handy when you box and rebuild a gravel bike for a trip. Confirm against the current GRX dealer's manual for your exact model.

ComponentAttributeValueSrc
Crankset (FC-RX810)
Hollowtech II 2-piece
Left crank arm pinch bolts (×2) 12.0–13.8 N·m [1]
Crankset (FC-RX810)
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]
Cassette (CS-HG700)
HG freehub lockring
Sprocket lock ring 35–50 N·m [2]
Front derailleur (FD-RX810)
Shimano band-clamp road/gravel FD
Clamp / mounting bolt 5.0–6.8 N·m [1]
Rear derailleur (RD-RX810 / RX812)
Shimano road/gravel RD hanger bolt
Mounting / bracket bolt 8–10 N·m [2]
Rear derailleur (RD-RX810 / RX812)
Shimano cable anchor
Cable fixing bolt 5.9–7.8 N·m [1]
Dual-control lever (ST-RX810)
Shimano STI
Handlebar clamp bolt 6–8 N·m [2]
Disc brake caliper (BR-RX810)
Shimano road/gravel 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]

GRX is the groupset most gravel-trip bikes run — these are the torques for re-tightening the crank, cassette and calipers after you rebuild a boxed bike at the other end. See our cycling holidays for bike-transport tips.

Sources

  1. United Bicycle Institute Torque Chart (secondary, verified 2026-07-30)
  2. Park Tool — Torque Specifications and Concepts (secondary, verified 2026-07-30)

Official manufacturer reference: Shimano DM-TORQUE-03 consolidated Dealer's Manual (tightening torque). Last reviewed 2026-07-30.