Torque Wrench Suggestions

starbuck

Thinking about getting a torque wrench for use on my bike as I'm starting to do more work myself and I want to make sure I don't overtighten anything.

I know you can get bike specific torque wrenches, but they seem expensive compared to other torque wrenches.

Can anyone suggest a torque wrench that can be used on the bike and will last.

WeFixAnyBike

You will need 2 torque wrenches to be able to cover the range ideally 1 setup to do 1-20nm and one to do 20nm upwards, i own norbar wrenchs and use them everyday and have been reliable.

In theory all wrenchs will need calibrating (servicing) each year which,as note to the 'will last' comment

felix.london

Literally just put this in my CRC basket;

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=60766

101_North

Superstar have started selling one:

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=550

Looks very similar to the BBB one linked above for a bit less. No experience of it though. Just got an email about the new range today.

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cubicboy

The BBB wrench gets my vote. Top piece of kit.

al2098

I will be harassed for this but I have always used normal allen keys.
I found that a very similiar torque can be achieved by using the long end of the allen key into the bolt and tightening the bolt using your fingers with the short end of the L shaped key.
It doesn't seem like much pressure but it is surprising how little torque is needed.
Higher torque for example on disc rotors wouldn't matter so much as damaging carbon components would not come into the mix.
I would not bother with the ridiculous expense of a pro torque wrench. If you get a cheap e-bay one then as someone already mentioned, it would need calibration at some time, rendering it useless.
Cheaper option if your so concerned would be to go to the LBS and have them torque it. But I wouldn't trust them to even bother when your back is turned. :roll: