Torque wrench for bicycle use

[911dean]

I need one. Any recommendations?

[Flat Six]

Sette ST-617 Torque Wrench | Sette | Brand | www.PricePoint.com

1/4" Torque Wrench - 20-200 in. lbs.

Both +/- 4%

I'm more interested to know where one finds torque specs for bicycles?

[Jim Bremner]

Torque Control Adjustable Screwdrivers 0.5 to 70 In-Lbs From Wiha

My favorite thing about this tool is that if you set it to what ever spec that you need it will SPIN free after it's hit this spec! it also makes a decent loud click that you can hear and feel.

It's low torque values is perfect for carbon bars, stems, seatposts and front derailleurs

The one that goes from 2~8nm is the one that you want. Now, Even if the stem or seat post says 5nm doesn't mean that you need to torque it to that rate. Try 3.5 or 4 first and and see if it slips. I used to own a bicycle wholesale distributorship and I sold about 100 of them and never had a person want to return one. I also had several repeat customers after someone stole theirs.

[intakexhaust]

ha- just shopping yesterday for one. Was considering the $22 HF 1/4" click.

1/4" Torque Wrench - 20-200 in. lbs.

[Jim Bremner]

Originally Posted by intakexhaust

ha- just shopping yesterday for one. Was considering the $22 HF 1/4" click.

1/4" Torque Wrench - 20-200 in. lbs.

6 months and you can use it as a hammer. ( I did buy their 44" tool box it's pretty nice for $400)

[greglepore]

For limited use the HF one works, have one in my shop. Its not a Park or the quality of the tools above, but its usable.

[Kraftwerk]

PB SWISS TOOLS: PB 8325

i want this but its more expensive than cosmetic dentistry

[Jim Bremner]

Originally Posted by Kraftwerk

PB SWISS TOOLS: PB 8325

i want this but its more expensive than cosmetic dentistry

That's pretty cool.. does it vibrate or slip at set torque?

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by Kraftwerk

PB SWISS TOOLS: PB 8325

i want this but its more expensive than cosmetic dentistry

Scared to ask. How much is it?

[KFC911]

I picked up a Park beam type in in/lbs some years back for torqueing valve cover nuts, etc. from a local bicycle shop...as I recall...maybe 40 or so.

[sc_rufctr]

I use this for the light stuff. I'm not sure how good it would be for a bike.

$35 off eBay.

[herr_oberst]

[Kraftwerk]

I am not sure how that PB Swiss thing operates I suspect it "clicks" when properly tourqued. Some tools use 'Newton Meters' and specs are often given in foot. lbs. this can often cause confusion and wrong nut/bolt settings. For years I was under torqueing my lug nuts.. by a lot!
Anything bought off ebay or used should be re-calibrated at a mechanic or tool maker, I like the look of that old Snap-on tool but how accurate is it? You don't know unless it is calibrated. For my bike I use an old Sears Beam -type tool which is probably one of the worst things you can use. On my car I have a real nice big torque wrench I bought in Germany. Not the PB Swiss thing tho..which is over $300

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by Kraftwerk

... Snip I like the look of that old Snap-on tool but how accurate is it?

It's pretty straight forward to set-up a beam and some weights to test just about any torque wrench.

And yes mine is accurate... Nothing like old school US or UK made tools.

[Jim Bremner]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

This tool is cheap and to the point but it gives you just one set tight. I prefer to under torque a carbon part and test it for slippage. Just because it says 5nm doesn't mean go to 5nm it means STOP at 5nm. 3.75 nm or 4.25 might give you the hold that you need with less strain on the joint.

[Kraftwerk]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

It's pretty straight forward to set-up a beam and some weights to test just about any torque wrench.

And yes mine is accurate... Nothing like old school US or UK made tools.

I have to learn that trick.. seems good, I would like to test mine at home.
Agreed about the old US made tools. Not enough experience with British tools but I am sure they make great stuff. Except they call wrenches "spanners"...

Also when shopping for torque wrenches look for the tool that will deliver the needed torque, what you most likely need, in the middle of its range, not towards the end of its range.

[Rot 911]

Originally Posted by Jim Bremner

6 months and you can use it as a hammer. ( I did buy their 44" tool box it's pretty nice for $400)

I must have gotten lucky. My HF inch torque wrench is over 15 years old and still is within specs.