Creaky Stem Issue

[Chase Granoff]

I am trying to solve what I believe is either a creaky stem and/or handlebar issue.

I've got a couple of questions... how many Nm are you suppose to torque both the handlebar clamp and the stem on a Nitto Tallux stem?

And have any of you had positive experiences using something like the Park Tool Supergrip Carbon and Alloy Assembly Compound on the contact points?

Thanks!

Chase

[Ben Mihovk]

Hey Chase!

I had a creak on my Atlantis when I first got it last fall and I was super bummed that I couldn't seem to fix it with the amount of tension (or lack thereof) on the nut on the stem clamp thing. It was suggested I look at a thread that Leah started a long time ago about something similar and I was able to fix my creak by lightly lubing the contact point between handlebar and stem. I loosened the nut and slid the handle bar out used a couple drops of Boeshield T9. Put it back together and the creak almost vanished completely immediately. I let it sit overnight and by the time I rode to work the next morning, the creak vanished and hasn't come back since.

I have no experience with the compound you're looking at, but if it's a lubricant, I'm guessing it'd be fine.

Good luck!

Ben 

[Jon Dukeman]

Chase

Torque on the NITTO stem clamp/ handlebar is 14-16 Nm or

120-140 inch lb. ( per NITTO specs.)

I recommend cleaning mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol Before assembling and torqueing.

I've never heard a creak doing it this method.

Jon

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