Favorite New Gadget - Ritchey Torqkey

Triathlon Forum
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Picked up a Ritchey Torqkey a few weeks ago and it was the best $20 I have spent this year.

For those who have not heard of it, the Torqkey is a small torque 4mm hex key using an M4 bit and pre-set to 5Nm. Ideal for tightening carbon bits (seatposts, handlebars, etc.) without the fear of over-tightening and cracking your precious carbon bits.

Great for travelling and small enough to carry for on-the-fly adjustments.

This tool should be included with every carbon frame sold preset to the recommended torque setting. e.g. 4Nm for Cervelo.

Disclaimer: none needed. I paid full price for it and have no affiliation with Ritchey.

Anyone else have a favorite cheap gadget to recommend?

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I have never used a torque wrench for my bike setup, but since I just bought a carbon tri frame, I am thinking on buying one a.s.a.p.
Will this Ritchey Torqkey do (up to 5nm) or will I have to also buy a higher torque wrench? I guess it will most likely be used to adjust stem, bars, seat post, seat, …what else?

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torque specs vary by manufacturer and by component. 5Nm will work in a pinch for handlebars and stems, but you’ll want an adjustable one for things like seatposts, saddle and especially for the bottom bracket.

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I agree with you as to the benefit of the Torqkey. I have one and use it with handlebars and other parts.

But, as JP said, having a smaller adjustable one is a very god idea. There is and Italian branded one (The exact name escapes me right now) that is on almost eveyone’s list.

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But, as JP said, having a smaller adjustable one is a very god idea. There is and Italian branded one (The exact name escapes me right now) that is on almost eveyone’s list.

giustaforza. It’s a wondrous device.

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I agree with you as to the benefit of the Torqkey. I have one and use it with handlebars and other parts.

But, as JP said, having a smaller adjustable one is a very god idea. There is and Italian branded one (The exact name escapes me right now) that is on almost eveyone’s list.
GuistaForza? About $185 at REI.

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haven’t used my torque wrench since i got the torqkey; pretty well idiot proof !

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for the spendthrifts (like me) probikekit.com has the key for 12 bucks, free shipping. 5% off with code usarbr

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I had one of those and can’t find it anymore.

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Does it only hold a 4m bit or could you replace the included bit with a bigger one?

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Sweet, thanks. Picked up a torqkey and an Ultegra cassette for 54 bucks shipped. Not bad.

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Does it only hold a 4m bit or could you replace the included bit with a bigger one?

the 4 isn’t “supposed” to come out, but it will & then you can use whatever u have.

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Does the torqkey make a click sound when you tighten to 5Nm?