Torque wrench

[stumpy66]

[QUOTE 1768787, member: 45"]This[/quote]
Looks ideal, cheers everyone

 

[youngoldbloke]

[QUOTE 1768787, member: 45"]This[/quote]
That's lovely as long as all you want is 5Nm, and an M4 bit. Otherwise I would put the cost of it towards an adjustable torque wrench.

 

[Fnaar]

[QUOTE 1769282, member: 45"]It is, but the OP is just talking about his seat post.

I've only ever needed to use a proper torque wrench on the BB and cassette.[/quote]
I love it when you torque dirty

 

[youngoldbloke]

[QUOTE 1769282, member: 45"]It is, but the OP is just talking about his seat post.

I've only ever needed to use a proper torque wrench on the BB and cassette.[/quote]
Different makes of seatpost have different settings recommended. I find I use mine mostly for stem and steerer - again different settings from different manufacturers - mine are Prolite and Deda and the recommended torque is higher than 5 Nm. You are clever if you can tighten the bolts on a stem faceplate evenly without a torque wrench. On the other hand I find tightening a cassette lockring quite straightforward without a torque wrench.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Must say I tend to agree with you - I tighten my seatpost until it doesn't move - and no more - even if the torque wrench says 'more'. Still reckon it is worth putting the £10 or so that a torque key will cost you towards a more versatile wrench and selection of bits.