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Park tool has a quality wrench, so does shimano (pro). There are many low quality options online, I would stay away from those. I also have a small twist torque wrench that I use a lot, due to small size and no need to adjust. It does not release, just shows a reading on a gauge.
 
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SteveJewels said:
I would like to do some basic wrenching and a torque wrench/tool with interchangeable hex and torx bits would be pretty handy.

What is a good torque tool or tools to cover 3 to 14 Nm?

Thanks!
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I just got one of these the other day: TW-1.2 Beam-Type Torque Wrench — 0–14 Nm

I don't really have much to say about it since I've only had it for a day. I don't have any complaints after using it today.
 
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Each will have their preferences when it comes to Click-type or Beam torque wrenches. I much prefer a click-type over beam. When asking about a good torque wrench, you might want to share your budget. That will quickly narrow down your options.

For common, low torque (5Nm) applications, I regularly use a preset torque tool.
 
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SteveJewels said:
I would like to do some basic wrenching and a torque wrench/tool with interchangeable hex and torx bits would be pretty handy.

What is a good torque tool or tools to cover 3 to 14 Nm?

Thanks!
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Get the PRO BIKE TOOL ¼" Drive Click Torque Wrench on Amazon for $75 ... The reviews speak for themselves. 2 to 20 Nm and it's been flawless. Phenomenal wrench at an even better price. Been using it since July 2021 and couldn't possibly be any happier.
 
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Cleared2land said:
When asking about a good torque wrench, you might want to share your budget. That will quickly narrow down your options.
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$100 or so.

I am not going to wrench professionally but I would like a tool or tools that is good quality and would come pretty close to the correct torque. The automotive tools I have are mostly Snap-On that I bought used and some Craftsman. I would say at least Craftsman quality. Would that be Park?

The little ones look like they would be pretty easy to maneuver but doesn't cover enough range, only 4 - 6 Nm.



Park has a click type handle that would cover 2 to 14. Will it get to all the odd places on a bike? Maybe with an extension?


Thanks!
 
#8 ·
If you're OCD and like accuracy (and long term accuracy) then you can't do better than -
www.topeak.com

D-TORQ WRENCH

<p>Features a standard hex drive reversible ratcheting head, tool bits and can measure torque in 4 units including N•m, in•lb, ft•lb, or kg•cm. The digital readout provides a visible display while there are also separate programmable audible warnings for your target torque value and another for...
www.topeak.com www.topeak.com
 
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SteveJewels said:
$100 or so.

I am not going to wrench professionally but I would like a tool or tools that is good quality and would come pretty close to the correct torque. The automotive tools I have are mostly Snap-On that I bought used and some Craftsman. I would say at least Craftsman quality. Would that be Park?

The little ones look like they would be pretty easy to maneuver but doesn't cover enough range, only 4 - 6 Nm.

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Park has a click type handle that would cover 2 to 14. Will it get to all the odd places on a bike? Maybe with an extension?

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Thanks!
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That Park Tool is inferior to the PRO BIKE TOOL (they use capital letters in the advertising which is why I'm using it). I wasn't looking to save money, I just wanted the best torque wrench that covers a larger range. I bought both the Park Tool one and PRO BIKE and ended up returning the Park Tool. Just so happened I saved money, but the PRO BIKE is higher quality. Again, just read the reviews. Literally thousands of people share my opinion.

You're paying for their marketing, advertising and premium that comes with the Park Tool brand name, and you're getting an inferior wrench.
 
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Cleaner said:
CDI torque tools (A Snap on company) is a good choice. The prices have gone up recently but I got my 1/4" drive wrench from them for less than $100 a few years ago. They also make a 2-8 Nm adjustable pistol grip clicker which is handy for most bike fasteners.

cditorque.com

1/4 drive clicker

CDI 2-8 Nm tool
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I have the 2-8 NM tool, as well as others of theirs. I use it all the time, very handy. The other go to for me, is Wera.
 
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The PRO BIKE TOOL looked good and reasonably priced. I ordered one from Amazon. Thank you for the heads up and your experience @2021Mach6 .

Thank you @DeeCount. The D-TORQ WRENCH was more than I wanted to spend. I can get the wrench checked out at work. I have a friend in the cal lab. :)

Thanks everyone! This site is GREAT!
 
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SteveJewels said:
The PRO BIKE TOOL look good and reasonable priced. I ordered one from Amazon. Thank you for the heads up and your experience @2021Mach6 .

Thank you @DeeCount. The D-TORQ WRENCH was more than I wanted to spend. I can get the wrench checked out at work. I have a friend in the cal lab. :)

Thanks everyone! This site is GREAT!
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Wise choice.

You'll know exactly what I'm talking about when you get it adjusted for the first time ... You go from 2 Nm to 6 Nm, wiggle the head of the wrench (the whole thing) you'll feel a little click, so little that you'll question if that's the click I'm talking about ... It is. Just move the entire head horizontally a few times and you'll feel it. It's not a loud click, just something you feel, kinda like when your rear hub doesn't engage on a climb).

Then you take it back down to 2 Nm and it's set to go. If I'm using it a few days after, there's no need to to do that setting again, but if you go a month, you'll wanna do that again just to be sure it's as accurate as possible.

I've had my LBS check my torque with their digital wrench and it's been accurate, plus there's a YouTube video you'll get with the instructions. Pretty simple stuff though, plus it's a quality case it's in.
 
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DeeCount said:
If you're OCD and like accuracy (and long term accuracy) then you can't do better than -
www.topeak.com

D-TORQ WRENCH

<p>Features a standard hex drive reversible ratcheting head, tool bits and can measure torque in 4 units including N•m, in•lb, ft•lb, or kg•cm. The digital readout provides a visible display while there are also separate programmable audible warnings for your target torque value and another for...
www.topeak.com www.topeak.com
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I've got one of these and other than my allen wrench sets it is my most used tool for working on my bikes. It's out of the OP's budget but if something happened to mine I'd buy another (or CDI) even though the price has gone up a bunch since I bought mine. I may get the DX model at some point but I don't use a 3/8" often so it is a hard sell since my mechanical one works just fine.
 
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