Torque Wrench

[Chadvdw67]

I got one of these, nothing wrong with it

 

https://www.adendorff.co.za/product/mac-afric-3-8-drive-torque-wrench-6-30nm/

 

They also have Gedore if you really want

 

https://www.adendorff.co.za/product/gedore-4549-torque-wrench-torcofix-k-2-25-nm/

[GraemeS]

http://www.uniorbiketools.co.za/torque-wrenches-accessories-bll09u.html

[GHOST FACE]

https://www.dragons.co.za/giant/gear/to023h-600000023-giant-torque-wrench-silver-221mm

[Quagga]

What are the best value for money wrenches out there. It seems one would need to get 2 different ones. One to cater for the 2Nm to 40Nm then 40Nm and up passed 100Nm. Most bolts require quite a lower number, which=le some of the suspension bolts require a 100Nm.

Lastly are the Digital Torque Wrench Adaptors worth looking at?

Which ones? the highest torque on a bike a saw is the crank at 54nm Nothing above that even seen by me

[gogo@]

Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated.

Budget is not great so will probably stick with something generic and non-digital. That Giant wrench looks like good value.

Am also considering these two at EVObikes:

https://www.evobikes.co.za/torque-wrench-set-2-24nm.html

https://www.evobikes.co.za/workshop-tool-torque-wrench-2-14nm.html

[Pieter1]

Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated.

Budget is not great so will probably stick with something generic and non-digital. That Giant wrench looks like good value.

Am also considering these two at EVObikes:

https://www.evobikes.co.za/torque-wrench-set-2-24nm.html

https://www.evobikes.co.za/workshop-tool-torque-wrench-2-14nm.html

I’d get the one with the biggest range just because I reckon you’ll use it more. Either way they are really lekker tools to have.

[HdB]

There is also this one at Easybike:

https://www.easybike.co.za/radon-torque-wrench-set-4-24-nm.html

 

A bit cheaper than the one at Evobikes, but it looks like it doesnt come with an extension bit, which you do get with the one from Evobikes.

[Pieter-za]

No experience with this one, just saw it while browsing :

 

https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/birthday-sale/products/axis-torque-wrench-set

Edited January 11, 2020 by Pieter-za

[gogo@]

There is also this one at Easybike:

https://www.easybike.co.za/radon-torque-wrench-set-4-24-nm.html

 

A bit cheaper than the one at Evobikes, but it looks like it doesnt come with an extension bit, which you do get with the one from Evobikes.

Yes, been looking at that - good price and decent-looking. Easybike also have a more expensive set, with more attachments including the extension. BUT settings start at 6 [edit:5] nm which is a pity as otherwise it ticks all the boxes.

Still looking for the BBB one people were keen on.

So far the Giant looks the best all-round, except I need to confirm its range, that info isn't clear.

 

Edit: 5nm looks OK - might go with this then:

https://www.easybike.co.za/radon-professional-torque-wrench-set-5-25-nm.html

Edited January 11, 2020 by gogo@

[gogo@]

No experience with this one, just saw it while browsing :

 

https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/birthday-sale/products/axis-torque-wrench-set

Is a good price. Solomons has it at more.

[MrJacques]

Has anyone tried this improvised solution? https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/torque-wrench-luggage-scale-d_1909.html

[bertusras]

Has anyone tried this improvised solution? https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/torque-wrench-luggage-scale-d_1909.html

 

That is actually pretty smart (I haven't read all of it but in principle it should work quite well)

[Craai]

That is actually pretty smart (I haven't read all of it but in principle it should work quite well)

 

With my dodgy math skills I might either end up with a crushed frame or a loose crank

[GHOST FACE]

 

So far the Giant looks the best all-round, except I need to confirm its range, that info isn't clear.

 

 

 

Sorry about that. I've updated the info.

 

2-15 Nm (18-133 in-lb) torque range

[Long Wheel Base]

Has anyone tried this improvised solution? https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/torque-wrench-luggage-scale-d_1909.html

Yoh that looks dodge TBH. But I reckon I should rig something like that up and see what our QC department think..............

[FondyMig]

Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated.

Budget is not great so will probably stick with something generic and non-digital. That Giant wrench looks like good value.

Am also considering these two at EVObikes:

https://www.evobikes.co.za/torque-wrench-set-2-24nm.html

https://www.evobikes.co.za/workshop-tool-torque-wrench-2-14nm.html

 

I've been using the 2-24Nm one for a few years now and it's been great value for money. It's paid off itself with the components I never broke through the years.