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Looks good value to me, almost half price, 2Nm - 24Nm, reversible too, here’s the first link I’ve ever posted, hope it works!
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/lifeline-essential-torque-wrench-set
There are some good tool bargains to be had. On the torque wrench front I picked up one of these - LifeLine Pro Torque Set with 4/5/6Nm Bits
I got excited when I saw this post then remembered that when I tidied the shed I found 3 torque drivers and I've just remembered there's a fourth in the tool box.
The Topeka Torq DX is a good chunk off as well.
Right hand thread tightening only.
Right hand thread tightening only.
They both have a little lever near the head that 'might' change the direction, judging by other tools I have...
It might change the ratchet but not the torque direction.
Given only one pedal, and bb cup? has a backwards thread is it much of a problem?
Don’t suppose anyone has spotted a deal that goes a bit higher? Need to be able to do 24Nm, so right at the top end of that Lifeline
I’ve never found one that does a complete range suitable for bicycles and motorcycles even Park Tools split the range into two wrenches.
I’ve already got one that goes up to 20Nm, so got that end covered
Don’t suppose anyone has spotted a deal that goes a bit higher? Need to be able to do 24Nm, so right at the top end of that Lifeline
the top peak torque DX mentioned above does 4-80nm and is a digital wrench. torques in both directions as well. i ended up getting one after searching pretty widely to find one wrench that would do it all and tick those boxes and didn't find that many options that weren't super spendy. great wrench and decent saving at CRC as £100 off, but still spendy at £155 unless you use it regularly
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/topeak-d-torq-dx-wrench
Given only one pedal, and bb cup? has a backwards thread is it much of a problem?
lots of full susses have a bearing or pivot bolts that's a left hand thread, often that you have to torque past the point where doing it by feel works well
Right hand thread tightening only.
I find this is why beam-type torque wrenches are more useful for higher torque, reverse thread applications like pedals and BBs.
Thanks @PJay for that PSA - I was wanting a mini ratchet thing and the little torque bobbins is a bonus at that price.
I've already got the Topeak torqbox nano DX set, think I paid about £35 for it and that's just for the torque bits in a plastic case, I couldn't resist the lifeline kit at £15, the two cute little wrenches are very nice and decent quality, the case could be better, getting the torque bits back in the elasticated loops is a bit fiddly but you can't really complain at that bargain price.
I have the Topeak torque sleeves too, they give the slightest of clicks before slipping. I was somewhat surprised by the almighty crack from the Lifelines before they give. I think that they might make me nervous working with carbon components!
Was looking at this earlier on, it’s just halved in price (especially if you use BF-EXTRA5)
https://www.bikeparts.co.uk/products/park-tool-tw-2-2-beam-type-torque-wrench-0-60nm-3-8-drive
Given only one pedal, and bb cup? has a backwards thread is it much of a problem?
I wouldnt use a torque wrench on a pedal. Just plenty of grease and tight as hell, and on a bb the recommended torque i think is just nuts. Pinch it up and it will be fine.
I had the Life Line wrench for a couple of years but last use I snapped a seat collar with it set to 5nm so might not be a tool for life.