Torque wrench set recommendations

[Overshot]

Originally Posted by Gabe77

My understanding is that t-wrenches are only accurate within a band, and when dealing with such small forces like 4/5Nm using a 70Nm tool this will fall within its error range.
Its hard to find one tool that does it all on a bike since you need as low as 3 to 40 on BBs and lockrings. Buying one that covers the high end will lead to inaccuracy doing the light stuff.

Exactly. The referenced Precision’s Instruments range starts at 10 NM and will be unsuitable for smaller fasteners. For smaller fasteners you need a smaller tool to be accurate.

[Tony T]

For small parts (0-7 Nm), Park TW-1.
(For Cassette and BB, I use the torque wrench I use for my Jeep)

[reuben]

I'm a TW-5.2 (2-14Nm) kind of guy, but as the OP can see, there are many different preferences regarding type and manufacturer.

[RoosterCogset]

Originally Posted by Tony T

For small parts (0-7 Nm), Park TW-1.
(For Cassette and BB, I use the torque wrench I use for my Jeep)

This has a nice ~5-50Nm range for the stronger stuff.

https://www.acdelco-tools.com/index....product_id=131

[NHAero]

I've had the CDI TorqControl for 2-1/2 years and really like it. The 2-8 Nm range is great for most bike stuff. I have a Tekton that has a 3-22 Nm range, but only use it for items exceeding the capacity of the CDI.

Having the CDI has helped me see that in general I tighten bolts to below their torque specs. Depending on what the part is, I don't think this is a bad thing - I haven't had fasteners loosen, and I've never stripped one. On this morning's ride I noticed my MTB bars were very slightly pointed left, and realized that likely occurred when I fell last weekend. I'd rather that the bars/brake levers/etc. slip a little instead of break. When tightening disc rotors I tend to go to the stated torque though.

[robertbb]

Originally Posted by Jeff Weir

If you want to drop some serious$ Effetto Mariposa GiustaForza
super high quality

+1. Joy to use. Very very small so it packs away nicely in a tool box (especially in the roll-up case).

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Duvivr6

Smontnaro, as you work more on bike you will find out 5nm to 6nm is the norm a lot of bike bolts which you kinda learn to hand "measure" it. It is lot a lot of force, you can do some damage with an allen key and your hand way past 5nm. The headset preload is an art, you can do 5nm tight mine 3/4 turn feel and try again. You want the bearing to move freely but not clunk in any way.

You can always get an allen tip 5nm torque tool which are rather handy and small enough to have in your bike tool stash.

Sorry..I've been wrenching for 36 years and I have never "learned how to 'hand' measure it"..Guess I'm a hack.

With small NM and lotsa carbon, I don't think it's a good idea to 'learn to hand measure'..anything. From spokes to 10mm allen bolts.

Lot of really good, accurate and in expensive torque tools out there.
IMHO

If you want to drop some serious$ Effetto Mariposa GiustaForza
super high quality

Agree, what I have and very nice plus a SnapOn Beam type for big bolts/torque.

[sg8357]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Sorry..I've been wrenching for 36 years and I have never "learned how to 'hand' measure it"..Guess I'm a hack.

You need to train using the Park hand torque and eye ball calibrator,
10 hours of practice per month to maintain your hand torque certification.

Look for the Park HEC-2 in your secret Park Tool catalog.

[RiderR]

The Feedback Sports Range torque ratchet is a good little tool/set. Good access for fiddly/tighter bolt locations and great for travel use.

I was tempted to get a Giustaforza as well, but think the Range may be all I need for lower torque uses. (Any Giustaforza owners want to convince me otherwise?)