Torque wrench's

gkf9

Does anyone use these when doing maintenance etc on their bike and can you recommend
one?

stumpyjon

Yep, I've got 2 (I likes tools I does ). The more useful one is a Teng Tools one which I got from Screwfix, goes down to about 4Nm. Just check the range of any you're looking at, the first one I bought only goes down to 20 Nm which isn't that useful on a bike (hence the fact I now have two torque wrenches).

CraigXXL

I use the excellent Halford's Pro torque wrench's unfortunately the 3/8 only goes down to 8nm and they don't do any smaller but very hand for cassette's, BB's etc. Would like a quality torque wrench/screwdriver up to 8nm to cover the gap for disc bolts, calipers etc.

I am of the belief that torque wrenches are invaluable to prevent you from stripping alloy threads which is easily done. Since most of the modern bikes have lots of alloy a bit of ham fisted attention can be quite expensive.

If you do buy a torque wrench buy a good quality one as I've seen poor quality item's be so inaccurate that they have ripped threads out of engines. Remember to unload the torque setting when not in use or they will need re-calibrating. You'll also be surprised when you start to use one just how much you have over tightened things in the past.

pete236

I'm keeping half an eye out for a torqu wrench but if its anything dodgy (like screwing into ally) then i use my Dad! Convert into lbs/ft and he gets it pretty much bang on just by the feel of it! I guess thats 45 years of experience as an engineer for you!
I think the best speaking spanner I've seen is one a guy at work has. Its Snap-on (so foooooooking expensive!) but its quite incredible! Digital readout, it bleeps and vibrates when it hits the right setting! Added to that it measures degrees as well! Not sure how low it goes but I'm sorely tempted - I love a tool/gadget like that!

dunker

50% off nearly everything here,

SEALEY TORQUE WRENCH 3/8"SQ DRIVE 2-24NM/1.47-17.70LB.FT £30
http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/sn/STW1012

SEALEY TRX-STAR/SPLINE/HEX BIT & DRIVER SET 42PC £17
http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/sn/AK219

use mine all the time and nothings broke or sheared off.

S_J_P

I've been on the lookout for an inexpensive low-range wrench for ages! Thanks for the link, I've just ordered mine

gkf9

dunker wrote:

50% off nearly everything here,

SEALEY TORQUE WRENCH 3/8"SQ DRIVE 2-24NM/1.47-17.70LB.FT £30
http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/sn/STW1012

SEALEY TRX-STAR/SPLINE/HEX BIT & DRIVER SET 42PC £17
http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/sn/AK219

use mine all the time and nothings broke or sheared off.

Thanks for the link...am going to order the top one in your link..Will this do everything i need on the bike like BB etc etc? dont want to end up buying 2.

S_J_P

The linked wrench is only a low-range wrench with a small 3/8" square drive.

You can pick up very inexpensive 1/2" square drive wrenches from the likes of Screwfix for £12.49 for the higher ranges

dunker

most bb and lock nuts for cassettes and shimano cl disc rotors need 40NM i think so if you want them accurate too you'll need to buy another that goes to that range, something like a 20-50 NM range should cover the "proper tight" stuff on your bike.

gkf9

ok thanks alot for the info...will buy 2