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Old 06-24-22, 10:47 AM
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for the bike, 99% of my work is 8Nm or less. I'd bet 90% is 4, 5 or 6 NM.
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Old 06-24-22, 12:53 PM
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Since I have little carbon, one fork, I generally don't use a torque wrench. Most everything is done by feel. But there are exceptions.

I like to use a torque wrench for square taper/ISIS/Octalink cranks and attaching a NDS crank arm. I like to use one on faceplate and a threadless stem bolts. I will also use one to attach a freehub body and even a cassette lockring. I have 3 torque wrenches I have picked up over the years from 1/4" to 1/2". I have used a scale to check the torque at different settings.

I can't say going cheaper or more expensive is better for working on a bike. But it is funny that someone will spend $500 on an adjustable driver (golf) and then use a cheap $10 torque wrench to make head adjustments or set weights.

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Old 06-25-22, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by sjanzeir
And even if they could make one torque wrench that could perform accurately with that kind of range, it wouldn't be a good idea, business-wise. Because some doofus is bound to come along and place 60nm on a 3mm bit and... hilarity will ensue, frivolous litigation and all.
It isn’t uncommon for torque wrenches to have a 10:1 ratio between the largest and smallest settings. You can already trash a fastener by incorrectly using what would be the correct torque wrench.
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