which torque wrench set to buy

radiation man

anyone know which torque wrench i should buy for cannondale supersix carbon frame, to tighten all parts to correct torque

Dippydog3

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Part-Cycle-Bike ... B004XHXE1I

handful

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJWMTWS/jobsworth-pro-torque-wrench-set

Even better if you can still get the 20% discount.

cycleclinic

Var torque wrenchs are the ones I have the most confidence in. Also they come with a range of torx and allen key heads.

Like this one http://www.retto.co.uk/cycling/det/var_ ... 15_nm.aspx. this is the one without the scockets, the one with is a bit more expensive I think. I got mine trade of the var distributor. Not sure how much they cost now.

If you are going to buy tools to work on your pride and joy why not buy the best you can, rather than the cheapest.

daniel_b

A very smart forum member suggested I forget the dedicated 'cycle' ones, and to go for:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000RO1ZCG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1417423298&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
And
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0001K9ST8/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?qid=1417423463&sr=8-18&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

Though the latter may be overkill, you could easily get a smaller cheaper set to accompany the excellent wrench.

cycleclinic

The problem with the automotive torque wrenches is the range. Cycle one will allow you to selct low troques many of the automotive ones start at 20 or 30Nm and go up to 200Nm. I can't think of anything on a bike that is torqued beyond 70Nm (DS italian BB cup). Most stuff needing a torque wrench is 3-12Nm.

fleshtuxedo

Big one for BBs, Ritchey Torqkey for bars & stems, small one for everything else.

daniel_b

thecycleclinic wrote:

The problem with the automotive torque wrenches is the range. Cycle one will allow you to selct low troques many of the automotive ones start at 20 or 30Nm and go up to 200Nm. I can't think of anything on a bike that is torqued beyond 70Nm (DS italian BB cup). Most stuff needing a torque wrench is 3-12Nm.

Agreed in the main, but the one I posted ranges from 2-24nm.