Made from beautifully machined, anodised aluminium and measuring 165mm long, the Giustaforza marries traditional Italian flair with mechanical excellence and fine, lazer etched detailing. Cocooned inside its protective sheath, it stows conveniently inside larger seat packs/day bags just ready for those first few post-build roadside tune-ups and the deeply knurled handle prevents slippage and gouged components caused by sweaty palms.
2-16NM ranges covers the most common settings on a bicycle and is simply adjusted by turning the knurled base anti/clockwise to increase or reduce the torque required as shown in a small window integrated into the grip. There’s a good sprinkling of bits provided including 2,2.5, 3,4,5, 6mm Allen wrenches, 5mm hex, T20, T25 Torx and an assortment of flat and Phillips head screwdrivers. These simply slot securely into the magnetised head and so long as the torque setting’s correct (chronic ham-fistedness aside), it’s the end of chewed fasteners and ruined threads. A basic version of the torque wrench is also available without all the extra for £89.99.
I began testing with a set of old-fashioned stem bolts before working up to an uber expensive carbon railed saddle nestling in an aluminium seat post cradle. Cross-referenced beside a friend’s all singing and dancing ultra expensive commercial offering, accuracy isn’t perfect but within 0.5NM-sufficient for all but the most obsessive and nigh on guaranteed to protect costly fittings and components from unnecessary damage.
Thoroughly recommended for enthusiast fettlers .
road.cc test report
Make and model: Effetto Mariposa Giustaforza torque wrench 2-16Nm
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
Giustaforza 2-16 Nm is the first bicycle-specific torque wrench. :
- ideal torque range, 2-16 Nm (17,7-141,6 inch-pound)
- ready to use, with 16 bits included
- extremely user-friendly, lightweight & strong
- professional precision: +-4% (calibration service available)
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
Giustaforza is available in three different versions:
•Giustaforza
•Giustaforza Professional, recommended for professional mechanics or for those who use the torque-wrench more frequently
•Giustaforza Basic, as a good torque wrench as any Giustaforza, but without bits
- professional precision: +-4% (calibration service available)
CNC machined anodized aluminium finish, magnetised head.
Rate the product for quality of construction:
8/10
Rate the product for performance:
8/10
Rate the product for durability:
8/10
Rate the product for weight, if applicable:
8/10
A Reassuringly solid 190g less tool bits
Rate the product for comfort, if applicable:
7/10
Generally very pleasant to use
Rate the product for value:
8/10
Cheap in comparison to replacement of high-end component exotica.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
The Giustaforza torque wrench is a delight to use and brings professional quality to the enthusiast market.Ham-fistedness aside, breakages or other component damage are things of the past and it will repay the ivestment many, many times over. Calibration seems very accurate but nonetheless, there's a calibration service should you require the last word in precision.
Nervous, sweaty palms can't upset the apple cart either thanks to a dimpled non-slip handle and reassuringly solid feel. Quality of bits is also very, very high and being magnetised, there's little risk of losing them forever beneath/behind the washing machine/unit etc.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
Pretty much the complete package-right down to price.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
Nothing
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Definitely
Age: 36 Height: 1m 81 Weight: 70 kilos
I usually ride: Rough Stuff Tourer Based around 4130 Univega mtb Frameset My best bike is: 1955 Holdsworth Road Path and several others including cross & traditional road
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Most days I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: cyclo cross, commuting, touring, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,
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