Torque

I got given two different ranges for xmas and then bought a large socket set with the appropriate adapters and hex set.

Torque wrench schmorque wrench. I just tighten everything as tight as I can - and I am really strong :-)

Only problem it has ever caused is rounding off of some alu chainset bolts for which I always use steel now.

You are weak. I need a torque wrench to stop the destruction of various planets.

You are weak. I need a torque wrench to stop the destruction of various planets.

ah, but I don't care about planets. All I need to know is my bars are staying put when taking it over sweet jumps.

Planet-X perhaps?

...thought I'd bump and de-rail this instead of starting a new one.

It's time for me to buy a torque wrench.

1) Any suggestions for one at a good price point? - is this really that much better than this

2) Any 'musts' for bike torque wrenches? - range of torque etc.?

Info / advice appreciated - cheers.

I might invest in this

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=20794

The lower range wrenches are more expensive because they need to be more accurate 2-10Nm. They are what you need for all the commonly tweaked stuff except crank bolts and bottom brackets. There is no reason to pay a premium for a Park tools wrench. That Draper wrench is 30-200Nm so will only really be of use for your cranks. Carbon stems, seatclamps, etc require around a 2-10Nm wrench.. the 2-24Nm Giant looks ok if a little expensive.

£7500... ex VAT
http://www.ttcuk.com/beta-tools---5675r---torque-multiplier-ratio-125-1-112-inch-drive-6904-p.asp

:-)

The Ritchey Torqkey does 5nm with 4mm hex end for cheap; add some friction-causing assembly paste like Tackx and your carbon forks will be safe.

Kinda limited though.

Gaaaaahhhh

Torque about confusing.