Looking for a mini torque wrench for stems and handlebars, etc. I have a bad habit of overtightening things...I do use torque wrench on large items (cranks, chainrings, etc. etc.) but when it comes to adjusting stem or handlebars, I usually just loosen, adjust and re-tighten. the problem is that now I have a carbon steerer tube, carbon stem, and carbon bars and don't want to crush/crack anything.
'Mini' Torque Wrench for biking...
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Cheap option if it happens to meet your need: http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prod.php?p=05-252-100&k=97993
The Ritchey Torque Key is nice. 5nm torque preload.
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Anybody use one? is that a 1/4" drive so the 4mm bit can be replaced if need be?texass4 said:
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That is so on my "do want" list. I'm totally hot for the red one.jake21 said:
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I have and love my Richey torque key- only M4 bit, but that fits FSA, Richey, and Thomson stems and probably many others.
http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prod.php?p=05-252-100&k=97993
http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prod.php?p=05-252-100&k=97993
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this is cool and retarded all in one.Fast Eddie said:
to OP. just get a craftsman or something in inch*pounds.
also learn to go by feel. you don't have to have a torque wrench for these small bolts.
consider using some of that tacx paste so you can increase friction at low torques
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I've been working on bikes for yrs. I've never overtightened and stripped a bolt or crushed anything or even had parts loosted up due to lack of tightness. It just takes a feel. I dont think torque wrenches are that necessary. My current ride has a carbon bair, stem, seat rails etc and all was assembled without the use of a torque wrench. Just say to yourself as you tighten, hmm it's getting hard to turn, will 1/8th more a turn do damage?
Yeah...I have done it by feel my entire life and have a real bad habit of saying, "ok, pretty tight...1/3 more turn"...then snap, there goes a head gasket. Not fun at 2 in the morning. If I was confident in my feel, I would have never posted. I have a full size craftsman, but I hate getting it out everytime I want to torque something.
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