Torque Wrenchs

I'm looking for a torque wrench to tighten fork crown and thru axle bolts etc. Does anyone have a recommendation, can I just pickup one from a mechanics/hardware shop or is there a special mtb one with an adapter for allen keys and star nuts?

Unfortunately you don't have a Canadian Tire, cause you can get 3/4 " ones for $25 cdn. I also got a bunch of allen keys which fit on for another $20 or so. I don't use mine much, although I used to. Easier to just reef on stuff and reef less on smaller bolts. Seems to work.

I would get a torque wrench that they use for automotive applications and a set of allen head bits for the wrench .

Here in western Canada the cheapest place for this kinda stuff is princess auto,its all really low priced stuff from tiawan

standard torque wrench sizes here are 1/4" ,3/8" ,1/2" ,3/4" drive ,I don't know what they use in the UK,metric or whitworth or??

3/8" drive is probably the best size for bikes and cars,but really you gotta know what range of tork you need so you can get a wrench with the scale that reads in the right range

you sure you don't mean 3/8 ths inch incorrigable?? 3/4" is fucking huge ,something a heavyduty mechanic would use.I don't use a torque wrench unless you MUST such as headgaskets,wheels bolts on honda's (if you don't the disks warp)

just tighten til it breaks then back off a quater turn

yes, you are correct - it is 3/8". shows you how much i use it!!!!

1/2 inch drive is the biggest you would need, that is for the 24 - 26 mm sockets for fork topcaps.

buy a 1/2" torque wrench and a 1/2"-3/8" reducer, and you're set.

However, the only real place you're gonna use a torque wrench is on little bolts that only need inch-lbs of torque, so a 3/8" inch-lbs wrench would probably be a better idea if you're only using it for your bike.

spend the money and get quality tools…its always worth it. personally i have a full set of proto torque wrenches in my tool box…and they rule it.

I have a set of Park wrenches. They make two different sizes and ranges. They are cheap enough to get one of each. And it has made a big difference in tightening things right.:P

Was hoping Park or someone made a mtb specific wrench's. Haven't seen any here in the UK, but haven't been looking that hard either:rolleyes:

Now THIS is a nice torque wrench! http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=TL2460

:P

Seriously, the clicker variety is soooooo much nicer to use than the pointer/gauge type. Although, you needn't spend a bazillion dollars on one.

For bikes,most fasteners are torqued in inch/pounds.For the do it yourselfer,Buy a 3/8" beam style one.Your local auto parts store should be able to set you up with one for about $40.Check your manuals to see what range you need.While you re there,buy a tube of blue loctite!!

230$ for a tork wrench?

if yer making a living as a wrench sure it pays to have the best,and outfits like snap-on will visist shops,give credit ect for which you pay a premium. but if you are gona use the thing twice a year I say go cheap…princess auto,craftsman, mastercraft.

And most of that cheap stuff is still warrantied

I found a 3/8ths ratchet that was sitting under the radiator of a 63 chev truck when we pulled the rad,it had been there more than 10 years.I took it into sears all rusted solid and complained that it no longer worked.They gave me a rebuild kit,I knocked off the rust and I still use the ratchet

Park does make one will all the required bike-specific attachments.