The value of a torque wrench
After reading posts about the importance of using a torque wrench with carbon components, I found out today that they are infact beneficial with all components.
Was adjusting my saddle height slightly before my ride today, and...

is apparenlty very easy to be a bit heavy handed... so no ride for me tonight
Will now be investing in a torque wrench.
Was adjusting my saddle height slightly before my ride today, and...

is apparenlty very easy to be a bit heavy handed... so no ride for me tonight

Will now be investing in a torque wrench.
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From that very same shop- recommended, as I called on a Monday afternoon to order, only for the wrench to arrive the next day! Excellent.
Generally folks recommend the Sealey STW1012 (I think), but beware; these seem to be out of stock most places....
It's not unheard of. Quality control is never a perfect thing. FWIW I have never used a
torque wrench on a bike and I consider myself "heavy handed"(I like things tight), yet
I can't remember the last time I broke something by over tightening. Maybe I'm just lucky.
Thanks Simon. Am actually looking at stuff from Screwfix. I might be lucky enough to get one through work :roll:
I have the Sealey STW1012, but this X-Tools one from CRC looks identical apart from the handle not being black. Great price at £27.99 delivered. Unfortunately it has also just gone out of stock (was in last week), but you can request an email alert.
I'm not sure, in the long run, what will be worth it ......
I'd say getting both wrenches is £100ish well spent, considering the damage you can do yourself/your bike through incorrect tightening.
The couple of times I have used a torque wrench on a setpost clamp the thread stripped just past 5nm. I reckon most seatpost damage is caused by burrs on poorly finished frames cutting through the lacquer.
I have a Norbar 1/4inch 4-20nm that I may be willing to part with. Used it to build my bike last year and has sat in my toolbox ever since.