So I was thinking about getting/replacing a torque wrench. I currently have (but not sure where they are, so perhaps no longer have) a beam-style torque wrench and at least one Richey torque key. At this point, I am going to assume that I am starting with a blank slate as I have not seen them for a while (multiple moves).
Cheapest option would be a beam-style torque wrench. Probably somewhere around $20 from Sears. BUT not very accurate.I could also buy a couple single-torque keys. This would cost around $40 for what I need now. I would assume that these are reasonably accurate. BUT just because I only need two now, that might not be what I need in the future.Amazon is offering the adjustable Evans torque key for around $20. I would assume that this is not very accurate.Park Tools has an adjustable torque wrench for about $100. They also have an adjustable torque key for around $65.Finally, I could buy a no-name or Sears torque wrench for around $55.Recommendations?
An adjustable torque wrench, unless very high end, will not be very accurate. Sometimes torque keys aren’t very accurate either. Beam wrenches are actually pretty accurate tbh.
I have used one of these for a couple of years and found it to be all I could want for bike work. It is sold under a variety of names and a WIDE variety of prices for the same tool. WIGGLE.COM has it listed as " X-Tools Essential Torque Wrench Set" for $39.43 total
I have used one of these for a couple of years and found it to be all I could want for bike work. It is sold under a variety of names and a WIDE variety of prices for the same tool. WIGGLE.COM has it listed as " X-Tools Essential Torque Wrench Set" for $39.43 total
Yep, I got the BikeHand version from Amazon for about $40. Maybe not 100% accurate, but close enough to avoid massively over-tightening something. And I don’t think super-accurate is needed for the stuff we’re tightening on bikes.
I agree. Also, I don’t trust cheap adjustable torque wrenches. I’ve had 2 fail on me. Most recently it over torqued my pedal (vectors) and stripped the threads on my crank arm. I never had issues with my beam. For more precise work and lower torque bolts I use the park adjustable one.
My one and only torque wrench, so not sure what I could be missing. But, not sure what else I’d ever need either. It has served my basic wrenching needs very well.