Andy,
Interesting what you say about torque. I have a torque wrench, but never use it. You get a feel after time for how tight to tighten something. I used to be a bicycle mechanic and only stripped a couple of things in several years of doing that work, both early on in my 'career'.
I've also seen bolts stripping threads after being tightened to the recommended torque by people with torque wrenches.
To be honest, XT Girl, I think you are worrying too much about stuff that doesn't matter. In general bolts that need to be nyloc/have a spring washer etc. are so because they have a tendency to rattle loose due to their low torque setting/postion on the bike. Other bolts are the size/pitch/head they are because the manufacturer thinks that is the most appropriate for the site. Generally people replace standard fixings with weaker stainless so they don't rust. The alternative is keeping your bike clean.  (Or, like me, do neither!)
Matt
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