Torque Wrench

[Deleted member 1258]

Cheers for the link. Are the cheaper ones any worse than the Park or equivalent?

Also seen these, with bits:

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Tool-Shed-Torque-Wrench_59087.htm

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.3T-Pro-Torque-Wrench-With-Hex-Bits_62945.htm

I've got the Giant tool shed, I've found it very good for the small fastenings on the bike, I've also got a big machine mart one for the bigger stuff, I've a history of over tightening things, I seem to not know my own strength, so the torque wrench makes sense.

 

[bpsmith]

Had a quick go earlier. Have been experiencing some pain in left knee and mid to lower back, since a motorbike accident in September. Accident was at slow speed, but twisted my body a bit after the van knocked me off.

Anyway, decided to slide the saddle forward 5mm and lift the stem up by a 5mm spacer. Hoping that it will negate the need for a shorter stem. I can always reverse it to get back to like I was fitted.

The torque wrench gave me the confidence not to overtighten. Would have done the job anyway, but feel a lot better about it with the torque wrench. Works very well indeed. Intuitive to use and obvious once the torque has reached, by the click of the handle. The extended 6mm bit was well thought out for the saddle adjustment. No room there without it!

Cheers for the advice all.

 

[MrWill]

I'm now considering getting one, just to measure exactly how much my self judged torques deviate from the supposed ideals.

If your wrench is 20cm (15cm at hand pressure point) then 40Nm for the lock ring equates to around 27kg force needed..

You can get an idea from 40nm meaning 4kg at the end of a 1m bar.

Cassette lock ring, about as tight as I can get (within reason) it with two fingers hooked at 40cm.

Stem bolts, as tight as can get them with one finger hooking a 12cm allen key.

LOL