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@hippy
Answer from Sugino. That is an awfully low torque. Lowest I've ever heard for a crankset [going to send another email to doublecheck]:
Dear Mr. --
Thank you very much for your e-mail.
The torque is 12-16N.m.
However, this torque specification is appropriate
under the condition that the SG75 cranks are used with the NJS parts.
We recommend to grease the BB spindle slightly
to prevent seizing and rust on the spindle.
We also recommend to do maintenance periodically.
Best regads,
Yuki Iwai
SUGINO CYCLE INDUSTRIES, LTD.
iwai@suginoltd.co.jp
TEL. +81-(0)742-62-5311
FAX.+81-(0)742-62-5320
287-1 Tohkujo-cho, Nara, Japan 630-8144
Shady bro., that's whack! Torque these to 32-38 N.m or 23.6-28 lb.ft. It does not matter if you grease the axel, this won't affect torque required...this is a huge loose press fit. If it were a small fitting or a very high torque I'd have a diff. answer. Again, the answer you got from sugino is dead wrong....prob. a conversion error.
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