Torque wrench

Malia15 · 2013-03-30T05:27:58+00:00

Can u use an automotive small torque wrench for ur bike or gotta b a specific bike torque wrench?

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March 30, 2013 at 5:27 am #18360

Malia15

Can u use an automotive small torque wrench for ur bike or gotta b a specific bike torque wrench?
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December 19, 2017 at 9:55 pm #724727
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robbo1959

I had the same predicament

I had the same predicament recently and wondered if its worth having a seperate torque wrench for the bike.

As my automotive wrench was a few years old i decided to go with a new wrench with a few different head types which will cover both bases. Very pleased with it so far.

https://www.vantagetools.co.uk/tt-gaai1102/

March 30, 2013 at 8:29 am #724725
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Vic Brown

The Sealey STW1012 (2- 28
The Sealey STW1012 (2- 28 Nm)is an accurate, fairly low cost torque wrench which is popular amongst many cyclists including me.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000RO1ZCG/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i01

March 30, 2013 at 8:28 am #724723
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jimmo62

Got mine from Screwfix and it
Got mine from Screwfix and it is great and about half the price of a “cycle specific” one

March 30, 2013 at 8:16 am #724721
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Malia15

Great info…thanks a bunch.
Great info…thanks a bunch. 🙂

March 30, 2013 at 8:05 am #724719
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Gkam84

I mostly use a torque driver
I mostly use a torque driver rather than a wrench.

They work at much lower ranges. I have one of these for small jobs

http://www.ppcgb.com/Sealey-Torque-Screwdriver-Set-34pc-2-10Nm-1-4-Sq-Drive/prod28002/?LGWCODE=28002;41527;1492&gclid=COH4msr9o7YCFVDMtAodo2cAeg

Then one of these for bigger jobs

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-8-inch-2-24nm-1-47-17-70lb-ft-Micrometer/dp/B000RO1ZCG/ref=pd_sim_diy_3

I always work of Nm (Newton Meters) rather than kN, which I believe is just 1000 Nm? 😕

March 30, 2013 at 6:53 am #724717
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matthewn5

The wrench needs to be
The wrench needs to be accurate at relatively low torques – from say 2.5kN (front mech band) through 6-8kN (stem bolts) to 12kN (crank bolts). If it’s aimed at higher torque range then it won’t be as accurate at low torque settings as a bike torque wrench.
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