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Are torque wrenches really needed?

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bulletbob said:
$59 for a good Craftsman torque wrench at Sears. Most of the parts on a bike require a pretty small amount of torque and it's easy to overtorque those hex head bolts. Probably not a big deal if you're just a recreational rider, I've never bothered to use one myself but I know racers who do.

Just my $.02/100.

Dammit now I'll have to go buy one just to say I have one...
About 99% of my tools are Craftsman but when it comes to torque wrenches, go to Home Depot and get a Husky, they have a lifetime guarantee. Craftsman torque wrenches only carry a 1 year.
 
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