Do I need to torque tighten with torque wrench?
Big dave 3
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OK, now I have had my CUbe team ltd a few wekks I want to look after it. I have been reading up on maintenance & torque settings for hex bolts seem to come up regularly.
I don't really plan on adding many new components, but was going to attempt to do basic maintenance myself.
Do people really torque the bolts to the required setting with a torque wrench all the time?
I maybe a bit lazy, but I am just wondering if I need to go to all the expense of buying 2 torque wrenches (1 for low torque & 1 for high torque) plus the socket-hex bolt adaptors? ANd find out the required torque setting & tighten every bolt to this?
Is it a necessity for a noviceish rider to torque the bolts?
I can understand that I'd have to be careful with a carbon bike, but I haven't got one of those.
I don't really plan on adding many new components, but was going to attempt to do basic maintenance myself.
Do people really torque the bolts to the required setting with a torque wrench all the time?
I maybe a bit lazy, but I am just wondering if I need to go to all the expense of buying 2 torque wrenches (1 for low torque & 1 for high torque) plus the socket-hex bolt adaptors? ANd find out the required torque setting & tighten every bolt to this?
Is it a necessity for a noviceish rider to torque the bolts?
I can understand that I'd have to be careful with a carbon bike, but I haven't got one of those.
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Marin Team HT (customiosed commuter)
Boardman Team HT (customised commuter)
Giant Defy 1 2014.
Ribble Sportive Azzurro
Marin Team HT (customiosed commuter)
Boardman Team HT (customised commuter)
Giant Defy 1 2014.
Ribble Sportive Azzurro
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I doubt many people use a torque wrench at home - I also doubt many shops do either. I've not seen any that do, but someone might say different.
You can generally feel how tight to do bolts up - I never have anything come undone, and it's fairly obvious when to stop before you get to the point that something's going to be damaged.
The easiest way to do damage is with long handled tools as it's a bit easier to over-tighten stuff without noticing.0 -
Rule of thumb is short handle for tightening, long handle for undoing.I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.0
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http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/sn/STW1012
http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/sn/AK219
all in around £50 for a good torque wrench and a 42 piece bit set for it
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I have a small torque wrench for bike stuff and do use it. It is pretty useful and would recommend getting one if you can.http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7231/6933696372_603c9ce220_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5458655980_a4baa7e6e1_b.jpg
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well i just snapped a bolt with my multi tool!! i'm screwing!! literally lols!!0
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Hi Big Dave 3 ,if you are not used to using spanners and tools use a torque wrench it will help you not to snap any thing and you will learn the feel of diffrent torques so later you can use a spanner with out over tightening stuff or not tightening enough, You can get cheap torque wrenchs from Halfords that are good enough for bikes just check how low they go down to, good luck
Highway to hell :twisted:0 -
Agree with the above, you do get a feel, and a wrench can help you with it.
A little humour from the late great Sheldon Brown:
http://sheldonbrown.com/tork-grip.html
Note the calibration scale!0
