I could use some advice/pointers on torque wrenches. I have (and use) both the Park wrenches. One covers a range of 0-60 inch pounds, and is very useful for stem bolts and such. The other covers a range of 0-600 inch pounds. The problem I have is that I run into a lot of bolts (like Avid BB7 bolts, the bolts on my Enduro SL stem) that need to be torqued to somewhere in 70-100 inch-pound range). That's too high a range for Park's smaller wrench, and it's really too low for Park's larger wrench to be as useful as I'd like. What's a good wrench that'll handle that middle ground? Is there a beam-type model available somewhere? Those tend to be less expensive. (Or should I just suck it up and buy a click style wrench?)
What mid-range torque wrench?
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I could use some advice/pointers on torque wrenches. I have (and use) both the Park wrenches. One covers a range of 0-60 inch pounds, and is very useful for stem bolts and such. The other covers a range of 0-600 inch pounds. The problem I have is that I run into a lot of bolts (like Avid BB7 bolts, the bolts on my Enduro SL stem) that need to be torqued to somewhere in 70-100 inch-pound range). That's too high a range for Park's smaller wrench, and it's really too low for Park's larger wrench to be as useful as I'd like. What's a good wrench that'll handle that middle ground? Is there a beam-type model available somewhere? Those tend to be less expensive. (Or should I just suck it up and buy a click style wrench?)
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You just asked what I wanted to know as well.
Looking forward for the answers
Looking forward for the answers
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I use Craftsman torque wrenches. My smaller wrench is 25-250 in-lb, this one here:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944593000P?keyword=torque+wrench
Sounds like it would fit the OP's bill. Here's an older thread with some comments on Craftsman wrenches:
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=396858&highlight=torque+wrench
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944593000P?keyword=torque+wrench
Sounds like it would fit the OP's bill. Here's an older thread with some comments on Craftsman wrenches:
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=396858&highlight=torque+wrench
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Thanks for the link to the Craftsman wrenches.
In the meantime, I ran across the following:
http://www.speedgoat.com/productB.asp?part=129738&cat=15&brand=1191
The Craftsman is more affordable though.
In the meantime, I ran across the following:
http://www.speedgoat.com/productB.asp?part=129738&cat=15&brand=1191
The Craftsman is more affordable though.
I've been considering a 0-150 inch-lb dial type wrench for a while now. Here's one:
http://www.toolsource.com/dial-torque-wrench-indicator-light-inlb-p-100674.html
McMaster-Carr has a similar wrench for substantially less money ($131.44 vs $220.95). See item number 5718A44 on page 2762.
http://www.toolsource.com/dial-torque-wrench-indicator-light-inlb-p-100674.html
McMaster-Carr has a similar wrench for substantially less money ($131.44 vs $220.95). See item number 5718A44 on page 2762.
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I have the effetto mariposa and it is a really nice wrench.
Here is a detailed review of it I did :http://robonza.blogspot.com/2008/02/review-giustaforza-torque-wrench.html
I bought mine from Cantitoe Road, but REI carries it as well.
-Joe
Here is a detailed review of it I did :http://robonza.blogspot.com/2008/02/review-giustaforza-torque-wrench.html
I bought mine from Cantitoe Road, but REI carries it as well.
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I have the same one as well, works great for me. The only thing I need more torque for is my King funbolts (300 in/lb), and my XT bottom brackets, whatever those are.lyndonchen said:
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If you're going to buy a craftsman buy the professional
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I bought this one from Price Point for $40.
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/17...tail/17779-325_PEDTB8-2-Accessories-42-Tools/Pedros-1_4-Inch-Torque-Bit-Set.htm
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Seems to work alright. Shortly after I bought it a bike magazine reviewed it, and they said it was accurate. Hooray for purchase validation!!
Now they even sell the appropriate bits too:
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/17...tail/17779-325_PEDTB8-2-Accessories-42-Tools/Pedros-1_4-Inch-Torque-Bit-Set.htm
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/17...tail/17779-325_PEDTB8-2-Accessories-42-Tools/Pedros-1_4-Inch-Torque-Bit-Set.htm
Seems to work alright. Shortly after I bought it a bike magazine reviewed it, and they said it was accurate. Hooray for purchase validation!!
Now they even sell the appropriate bits too:
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/17...tail/17779-325_PEDTB8-2-Accessories-42-Tools/Pedros-1_4-Inch-Torque-Bit-Set.htm
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