First Torque Wrench

[911pcars]

Originally Posted by notmytarga

I might have missed this above: It is important to back off the setting on the clicker-type to avoid the spring from developing less spring.... memory etc.

I have noted that on the newer high end bikes I am finally justifying, the torque recommendations are etched etc. into the fitting for cranks, seat binders etc. Overtightening is far more of a problem.

I have cheap torque wrenches, but I use them really carefully! I have read good instructions on this site, in Waynes book too. Torgue must be determined as the lubed fitting is being tightened - it is a dynamic event. Makes me squirm to loosen headstuds to reset them, but I must.

+1. Most correct.

S

[GrantG]

Originally Posted by notmytarga

It is important to back off the setting on the clicker-type to avoid the spring from developing less spring.... memory etc.

Although a clicker-type, the Stahlwille places the spring under no tension (except during a measurement), so it can be left at its setting indefinitely without impacting its callibration.