According to Sheldon Brown, "... Torque wrenches are never needed for bicycle work."
Here's the full entry from http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ta-o.html Torque Wrench A "torque wrench" is a type of wrench with a built-in spring-loaded indicator that gives a numerical readout of the amount of torque being applied through it. This is primarily an automotive tool, especially useful for applications involving crushable gaskets which must be tightened evenly. Torque wrenches are never needed for bicycle work, although they can be a useful training aid for inexperienced mechanics who haven't learned the feel of a properly-tightened fastener. [I find this generally to be true, but many bicycle components now are accompanied with spec sheets with lists of torque settings. There are two reasons for this: Consultants to attorneys measure torque values, leading to an excess of caution by the manufacturers Some components made of unusual materials (carbon fiber seatposts, aluminum bolts) require lower torque settings than for other parts of the same general type. This paragraph added by John Allen] --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On May 22, 2011, at 9:07 AM, Ray wrote: > Can anyone furnish me with a link, or otherwise inform me what the > torque spec is on a Nitto stem. On that subject, I would like info on > steel bike torque spec's in general. > > Thank you, all. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
