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Torque Wrench ? Which one for Home use?

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  • May 26, 2013 at 7:58 am #18915
    Mostyn

    Looking to buy a torque wrench for home use; as I do most of my own maintenance on the bikes.

    I’m looking for an inexpensive torque wrench.

    Can anyone give me some recommendations and maybe a link to a decent inexpensive torque wrench.

    Thanks

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  • May 26, 2013 at 9:36 pm #738589
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    jimc101

    If you want a wrench for most
    If you want a wrench for most parts, a 1/4″ drive with a range of 3-15Nm will cover most jobs, but these aren’t cheap, The only time you really need a higher torque range is for cassette lockrings, which need a 40Nm (Shimano) or 50Nm (Campagnolo) setting.

    Good all in one alternates are becoming available, like the Ritchey Torqkey described above, and the Topeak Combo Torque set, which cost £14.99

    May 26, 2013 at 8:03 pm #738587
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    DavidG

    Another vote for Norbar. Has
    Another vote for Norbar. Has the right range for most bike jobs, feels really nice to use and its made in England.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Norbar-TruTorque-certificate-calibration-England/dp/B002ASZHAS

    May 26, 2013 at 7:14 pm #738585
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    Mostyn

    Thanks for your replies
    Thanks for your replies Gentlemen.

    Could you post some links to your recommendations? They all sound very suitable for bicycle mechanics.

    May 26, 2013 at 6:29 pm #738583
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    andyp

    Depends entirely on what you
    Depends entirely on what you want it for, but for bars/stems you really can’t go wrong with the Ritchey Torqkey for around a tenner.

    May 26, 2013 at 4:45 pm #738581
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    Al'76

    Rather pleased with my
    Rather pleased with my Norbar; not cheap but torque products are the only thing that company makes….and it comes with a calibration certificate.

    Relative to the cost of my frame it’s a bargain!

    May 26, 2013 at 11:40 am #738579
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    crash144019

    Class and Olsen sell a good
    Class and Olsen sell a good range of tools. Decent quality at a reasonable price. That’s where I picked mine up. Also make sure you get sockets to fit!

    May 26, 2013 at 11:40 am #738577
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    crash144019

    Class and Olsen sell a good
    Class and Olsen sell a good range of tools. Decent quality at a reasonable price. That’s where I picked mine up. Also make sure you get sockets to fit!

    May 26, 2013 at 8:08 am #738575
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    jimmo62

    Got mine from Screwfix, much
    Got mine from Screwfix, much cheaper than a “cycling specific” one from a bike shop but does exactly the same job. Just make sure it goes down to low settings (5Nm or so)

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