Torque Wrench Bits

bill_gates

I've recently acquired a torque wrench which is cycle specific and of medium quality. When it arrived, it didn't come with any hex bits or socket attachments at all (not that I expected this)

What is the hex sizes I will likely commonly need and any particular brand a good one to look for? Park Tool have them but the cost is more than what I've paid for the wrench itself. I'm looking for a 'Screw-fix' alternative to specific cycling socket bits as I don't want to spend a lot of money on this as it will be rarely used.

Any advice?

nicklouse

it all depends on what fitting you have.

pop into any tool shop and have a look.

there are a few different hex size standards.

Gussio

Need to do the same - yesterday I sheared off the 3mm allen on my torque wrench set :roll:

bill_gates

I'd like a set which would cover most fittings that I would use. This is mainly on my bar-ends/levers, etc and seat-post.

Radioactiveman

Measure the size of the square drive, it will likely be 1/4", 3/8" or maybe 1/2"

Then buy the relevant set of these to match the drive

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... key-sets-2

bill_gates

Those look ideal, it's definitely 3.8" as that is marked on the box.

That price seems pretty good as well from Machinemart, is that standard enough quality though? I don't use tools for DIY or at my job so this sort of purchasing is new to me.

Radioactiveman

It will be fine the 3/8" is a bit more expensive

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... ex-bit-set

Cheaper and more bits

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-10-piec ... 2362wt_792

Cheaper again

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hex-bits-Allen-ke ... 1131wt_958

bill_gates

I've went for one of the eBay options.

Thanks for your help on this.

Radioactiveman

Glad I could be of help

Also if you use ebay a fair bit it is worth taking a look on here. https://www.quidco.com
I always use it to get a little back on my ebay purchases. Cashback varies but it is free money.

bill_gates

I have a Nectar card which I mainly use for my bonus points, and eBay is one of the on-line retailers that they use. I often forget to visit Nectar's website first but I did remember on this occasion. :-)