Torque Wrench

[cyclingpistol]

Hi,

I'm about to buy these before I destroy another stem by over tightening it -

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/p57550/Spe...ource=googleps

They seem reasonable in price as manually adjustable torques wrench from 3nm upwards are ridiculous money.

When or where would I use the 13.5nm wrench(?) as I understand most items on a bike are generally 5nm or 6nm and indicated on the item if it is particularly delicate - like my 'old' stem.

Thanks,

Peter

[stepdot]

Alternatively, look at these:
http://www.diy.com/nav/build/motorin...skuId=11888652

I bought a 4mm, a 5mm and a 6mm 1/4" socket for 50p each and cut down an allen key to fit, gules it in the socket and hey presto, less than £30, covers a huge range and replaceable bits when they wear

The 13.5Nm one is for tightening the bolt on a seatpillar which holds the saddle in place, NOT the seat bolt clamp on the frame.

[BeSpoke]

I have a single torque key... setting is 5Nm. Just the job for the seat clamp and stem. For other components such as the BB, consult the manual.

[cyclingpistol]

Alternatively, look at these:
http://www.diy.com/nav/build/motorin...skuId=11888652

I bought a 4mm, a 5mm and a 6mm 1/4" socket for 50p each and cut down an allen key to fit, gules it in the socket and hey presto, less than £30, covers a huge range and replaceable bits when they wear

The 13.5Nm one is for tightening the bolt on a seatpillar which holds the saddle in place, NOT the seat bolt clamp on the frame.

Well found! I've been searching ebay and the likes. Who'd have thought B&Q would come up trumps?!?!?

Thanks for the replies.

*drives to B&Q - fair weather cyclist.

[Teabag]

Wouldn't be without a torque wrench to be honest well worth the money..
Glad you got it sorted.