Torque wrench - recommendations?
I'm looking for a torque wrench to perform basic adjustments on a carbon fibre framed bike such as seat post, handlebars etc. and I don't want to ruin it.
I have seen a few like this one :
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Effet ... 360049310/
but a bit too pricey for my intended purpose. Any recommendations?
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I have seen a few like this one :
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Effet ... 360049310/
but a bit too pricey for my intended purpose. Any recommendations?
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Sealey torque wrench form ebay can be had for £30 ish plus you`ll need some hex bits whaich can be picked up for a tennet.Be aware that you need a fairly low torque for these components,typically around 5N,so make sure your torque wrench can go this low.Ideally you want something that goes from 5-25N.2006 Giant XTC
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sealey stw1012 - does 2-24nm
costs about £30my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny0 -
sungod wrote:sealey stw1012 - does 2-24nm
costs about £30______________________________________
Alive at both ends, but a little dead in the middle.0 -
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That Sealy looks just the ticket, however I did find this wrench which comes in at £50.99 complete with hex bits.
http://www.rutlandcycling.com/19773/Gia ... rench.html
If they don't have any in stock, which with my luck lately they won't, I'll definitely get the Sealy.0 -
tbh 20 quid extra is an awful lot to pay for a few hex bits, you could get a whole box for 22...
http://span-trade.co.uk/auto-tools/sock ... d_665.htmlmy bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny0 -
I got mine from Machine mart for £30 + vat0
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Buy the best quaulity wrench (BRITOOL) you can afford & REMEMBER to zero it after use, only torque in a clockwise direction .De Rosa Merak
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Langster0 -
I've just ordered the Sealy , looks good. I was going to order this one
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=32396
but they're out of stock. I have a 20-50Nm for BB etc - bought from eBay - and the comment in the post above is partly valid; I didn't look to see if the wrench I bought was bi-directional, so I can only properly torque one side of my BB (or pedals). But everything else is righty tighty, lefty loosey so not a problem.
Re: the comment though, with a bi-directional wrench you can torque left- and right-handed.
I like the fact that using a torque wrench teaches you how much grunt a given fastening has. I now realise I'm a habitual overtightener, especially on the higher torque parts.Litespeed Tuscany, Hope/Open Pro, Ultegra, pulling an Extrawheel trailer, often as not.
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Remember if it is a ratchet torque wrench it will only torque in a c/wise direction (unless you spen a couple hundred££) a break back torque wrench which has a push through square drive will torque in both directions.De Rosa Merak
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clankymike wrote:... a break back torque wrench which has a push through square drive... .
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A who what now?0 -
clankymike wrote:Remember if it is a ratchet torque wrench it will only torque in a c/wise direction (unless you spen a couple hundred££)
So what is a 'bi-directional' ratchet wrench then? - £40. Not a break back push through drive.Litespeed Tuscany, Hope/Open Pro, Ultegra, pulling an Extrawheel trailer, often as not.
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I own a BBB torque wrench which cost £49.99 from Websters in Leicester http://www.mailordercycles.com/products ... p647&rs=gb
Fantastic value for money - the build quality is very good and comes with all the useful hex bits plus the T25 torx key. I have found it a real eye-opener to use, and I definitely apply less pressure to bolts and cables than I did previously.0 -
orderodonata wrote:sungod wrote:sealey stw1012 - does 2-24nm
costs about £30
+1
i have one and its exceptionally good for the price.
I've checked it against a mates Norbar and its pretty much spot on.0