I have found that as I have aged I am more likely to under tighten allen bolts when using hand held keys. I've gone to a torque wrench just to give myself the extra leverage, although I suppose 3/8 ratchet driver would also provide that.
michael On May 22, 12:14 pm, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote: > According to Sheldon Brown, "... Torque wrenches are never needed for > bicycle work." > > Here's the full entry fromhttp://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.comwww.campyonly.comwww.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 > > athttp://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.
