Torque wrenches

[Cassie]

I'm in the market for a nice torque wrench set...

 

Which one should I get? What are the most common size sockets needed? and what torgue settings should I choose? up to 15Nm or 40Nm??

 

anyone with some experiences out there?

oh, yes....price range around or below R800-00

[Thermophage]

I think it is only the cassette that requires 40nm...And was just at my bike shop earlier and heard from them (heard from bunch of other sources) that they just tighten the cassette tight...after all 40nm is a rather serious amount...

It is like taking a 1m long socket wrench and putting a 4kg mass on the end (well...it IS basically that amount).

Or 8kg at 0.5m

 

Aside from that, this one should suffice for all other jobs... (i think)

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/bbb-torque-tool-btl-52

[crasher]

I got the BBB a couple of weeks ago from CRC works fine comes in a nice case and with the bits as well pretty good value

at about R600

 

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=29803

[Procrates]

I must second the BBB you get the bits as well, and you can set to a very low torque nessecary for bikes

[Thermophage]

I think it is only the cassette that requires 40nm...And was just at my bike shop earlier and heard from them (heard from bunch of other sources) that they just tighten the cassette tight...after all 40nm is a rather serious amount...

It is like taking a 1m long socket wrench and putting a 4kg mass on the end (well...it IS basically that amount).

Or 8kg at 0.5m

 

Aside from that, this one should suffice for all other jobs... (i think)

http://www.cwcycles....que-tool-btl-52

 

This IS the BBB wrench for R599 from Chris Willemse Cycles...will only take like 2 days to get to you too

[fau1ty]

you can buy the Ritchey torque key, it's a 5nm key with a 4mm bit in it. thats about all yiou really need it for so you dont over tighten carbon stuff. they are about R150 retail

[Thomo]

Precise torque is more important at the lower end of the scale (0-10Nm).

That is generally the required torque for fragile bits that you don't want to over/under torque/break.

The BBB wrench is well priced and handles most jobs.

[Reg Lizard]

I've had the BBB torgue wrench set for about 4 years and it works perfect. Bought it from the old Willie Engelbrecht Lifestyle centre. Good value for money.

[Guest Big H]

BBB..... Well made and worx well.

Edited October 15, 2010 by Big H

[jatho]

I was actually going to post a wanted add this morning for a torque wrench, pity CWC is out of stock on the BBB, anyone know when they'll be getting more stock or where else we can get one? other option is if we can get enough guys together lets put an order in with Chain Reaction? or if someone is selling their BBB I'll take it

[Caerus]

I was actually going to post a wanted add this morning for a torque wrench, pity CWC is out of stock on the BBB, anyone know when they'll be getting more stock or where else we can get one? other option is if we can get enough guys together lets put an order in with Chain Reaction? or if someone is selling their BBB I'll take it

 

 

A good start will be too email/phone CWC for when they are getting stock in Just putting it out there

[jatho]

I've just noticed that the BBB only goes up to 24Nm! Looks like they've got the "Mighty Torque Wrench" in stock though, same specs as the BBB

[SURFER]

I was actually going to post a wanted add this morning for a torque wrench, pity CWC is out of stock on the BBB, anyone know when they'll be getting more stock or where else we can get one? other option is if we can get enough guys together lets put an order in with Chain Reaction? or if someone is selling their BBB I'll take it

 

 

Try Cape Town cycles

 

http://www.capetowncycles.co.za/

 

ask for marc

[Thermophage]

I've just noticed that the BBB only goes up to 24Nm! Looks like they've got the "Mighty Torque Wrench" in stock though, same specs as the BBB

 

Look closely...it looks almost identical to the BBB...same factory, diff branding?

I think so.

[jatho]

A good start will be too email/phone CWC for when they are getting stock in Just putting it out there

 

Yup, realise that mate, just thought that someone would know offhand, I'll get hold of them and post the results.

 

Buycycle also have one but a bit pricey and only goes up to 15Nm.

[Cassie]

Thanks guys!!

 

BBB it will be - seems to be the popular choice...

 

I'll contact CWC and wait till stock has arrived. (Only ~R40 diff with CRC)