Cheap torque wrench

paulleary

Ok, made the rookie mistake of over tightening my seatpost clamp and stripping bolt mid ride. Now thinking may be time to get a torque wrench . Any recommendations for an easy to use and cheap wrench that will cover all my needs ?
Cheers guys

slowbike

IMHO, the cheap torque wrenches with multi settings are not accurate at low torques - not enough to warrant the cost.

I have the Ritchey Torque key - 5Nm only - on the basis that 5Nm is the setting required for many components on my bikes, if it's a bit more then I can tweak up or down - if it's 20Nm or more then there's enough tolerance to do by hand anyway.

Matthewfalle

I use a Sealey Draper 2 - 12Nm - normally around £50 but have a look in their frequent sales and you'll pick it up for around £12/15.

Used their hand tools for years, never had any problems, lifetime warranty in case anything goes amiss.

chrisgal

I use one of these. It may not be 100% scientifically accurate but it's always worked for me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Topeak-Combo-Torq-Wrench-Set-3-12-N-m-inc-5x-Allen-torx-Bits-/310711007202?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_BikeLocks_SR&hash=item4857d1b7e2

Miles253

chrisgal wrote:

I use one of these. It may not be 100% scientifically accurate but it's always worked for me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Topeak-Combo-Torq-Wrench-Set-3-12-N-m-inc-5x-Allen-torx-Bits-/310711007202?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_BikeLocks_SR&hash=item4857d1b7e2

Been using it for a while? That's a good price if it lasts

chrisgal

Miles253 wrote:

chrisgal wrote:

I use one of these. It may not be 100% scientifically accurate but it's always worked for me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Topeak-Combo-Torq-Wrench-Set-3-12-N-m-inc-5x-Allen-torx-Bits-/310711007202?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_BikeLocks_SR&hash=item4857d1b7e2

Been using it for a while? That's a good price if it lasts

I've only had it for a year or so but it's done all my maintenance, including replacing a full group set. It's pretty sturdy and even at the maximum torque of 12Nm it doesn't feel like it will break.

thegibdog

Got the Topeak a few months back after destroying a front mech by overtightening a bolt. It was cheap at Halfords and does the job fine.

g00se

I bought the x-tools 2-24nm 1/4" torque wrench and a basic 1/4" drive set. It's worked fine for the last couple of years.

schweiz

Sealy STW1012, 2-24 Nm 3/8" drive. Get some sockets some hex bit sockets and a 100 mm extension bar and you'll be sorted.