Warbird21

I have an old, but great, Snap-on 1/4" drive torque wrench.
The Park T-Handle torque tool looks handy - do I need one?

If "Yes" - Which one???

My seat post is the only Carbon piece currently on my gravel Warbird

PTD-6
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25493501241...MAAOSwm29gcFen

PTD-4
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25493500957...sAAOSwOd1gcFYC

PTD 1.2
https://www.ebay.com/itm/40350050921...wAAOSwnMVh8DB9

Koyote

Is there some reason why you don't want to just use the Snap-On torque wrench that you already own?

If you are set on buying one of the three listed, get the PTD 1.2 for it's ability to hit several (rather than just one) torque settings.

Warbird21

I'm a tool junkie....no other reason.
I appreciate the input!

Bike Gremlin

I went with the adjustable one (PTD 1.2). Takes less room than having several fixed-torque ones, and its torque range covers most torque-sensitive stem and seatpost bolts.

It's quite precise, fast and easy to use.

TPL

Well, if you are a real 'tool junkie' ....Park tool will gladly 'make you well', they are always reliably overpriced ....or, you could take your snap-on apart and have it plated in gold

Warbird21

The only problem with older Snap-On or other tools, is the measurement numbers can be hard to read. I need reading glasses to use that one.

veganbikes

Get a Snap-On Digital torque wrench. Snap-On is way better than Park. Park is decent for bike speciality tools but general tools their stuff is not tool ***** worthy. Plus an excuse to buy one of the nicest torque tools out there.

If you want smaller tool the CDI Torqcontrol tool is a great option and I honestly wish I had that over my old Park PTD 1 way more range and a nice tool over all. Plus CDI is owned by Snap-On which gives a better chance for quality.
https://www.bluetoad.com/publication...p=16&ver=html5

If you want digital but maybe not at the Snap-On price as they are quite expensive (though of excellent quality) the Topeak D-Torq wrench is a good option:
https://www.topeak.com/us/en/product...-D-TORQ-WRENCH

Warbird21

Now you are enabling me!

veganbikes

No I am not enabling you. Buy MORE tools. Why would you think that? Buy MORE tools! I mean it would be one thing if I said the correct number of tools to have is N+1 especially if it comes to Snap-On but I didn't say that the correct number of tools to have is N+1 especially if it comes to Snap-On. That is just simply ridiculous (buy more tools). I mean to even think that I would ever encourage anyone to buy more tools is absolutely wrong in every sense of the word. nobody should BUY MORE TOOLS or should even say BUY MORE TOOLS.

Camilo

I have two beam type torque wrenches, the small one is Park, the larger one for cassettes, BB's etc, is Craftsman. They both absolutely work.

I have the original Ritchey Torqkey - one bit, 5nm. I've modified it to allow me to use other size bits but the torque remains the same. I have fudged with it - if I need 4nm, I don't quite tighten to the click. If it's 6nm, I make it just a bit tighter. Or I just use 5nm for anything between 4 and 6. Other than that, I just use the beam wrenches.

BUT, like OP, I do like adding to my tool box and will probably buy an adjustable click type low torque tool just because the beam wrench is difficult to use in a position where it's readable sometimes. This year I've already added a good truing stand (gifted to me), a tensionometer, a bladed spoke holder, a set of thru axle adapters for the truing stand, a disc brake rotor truing fork and a digital tire inflator for my compressor. Some - maybe most? - of these tools can be easily worked around, but I gotta buy something every year of I'll die.

Warbird21

I totally get that!

sdmc530

I wouldn't get any of those to be honest. I want a TR that can do it all. So a adjustable one is the way to go IMO. I have a bike hand version that is nice, not park but still gets the job done.

rm -rf

a bit off topic:
Tool junkie? Do you know Abbey Bike Tools?
I got the Crombie cassette tool. Dual sided, since I have Campagnolo and Shimano wheels.

I can leave the quick release on the wheel, the tool fits over it. It has precise, deep splines, so it doesn't slip. I now know how hard to pull the handle to get a reasonable torque, no torque wrench needed.
This tool is sooo much better than my tiny Park Tool cassette tool, that needed a 1 inch socket wrench and had to be held down by reattaching the quick release over the tool. Annoying.

Rdmonster69

I just showed up to find out what new tools I should be buying. Im also a tool junkie.

squirtdad

This is my choice also, it is really handy. and as to why to use this rather ant a ratchet handle torque wrench (which I have) it is super easy and convenient and covers 90% of my torque needs. I break out the bigger one for higher nanonmeters, like cassete lock rings

PBC peugeot

the answer to your question is NO

there are MUCH better torque wrenches than Park

70sSanO

I have 3 older micrometer click torque wrenches. Until recently I never checked how accurate they were.

While those seem convenient, I’m not sure of long term use or after a few drops.

John