Torque Allen keys

[huwsparky]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a set?

Just got my new bike and found a couple of loose Allen's on my bike and I have no idea how tight to tighten them up. I'd hate to damage my bike over something as simple as this.

For now I have done then up semi tight and I'll keep an eye on them.

Thanks.

 

[Brommyboy]

Using a standard length Allen key will not allow you to over tighten bolts! Smaller bolts have tiny keys. Just do them up firmly.

 

[huwsparky]

Using a standard length Allen key will not allow you to over tighten bolts! Smaller bolts have tiny keys. Just do them up firmly.

Thanks for that. I think I can feel roughly how tight these things should be.

 

[Cyclopathic]

Thanks for that. I think I can feel roughly how tight these things should be.

Generally the size of the allen key determines how much force you can apply. I go for good and tight but not with everything you've got.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I used to have a Giant torque wrench, but I sold it and now just use a set of T BAR ALLEN WRENCHES, not these ones TBH but these seem a good buy.

You can get a RITCHEY TORQUE KEY if that's any use. It's pre-set to 5Nm but that's the norm for seat posts and stems anyway.