I’m thinking of splashing out on a torque wrench, not that I’ve ever rounded a bolt or stripped any threads. I’d just like the security of knowing I’ve tightened it up right and yes I know you can do this by “feel”.
So what range do I need roughly and other than Park which I think are quality but overpriced do you have any recommendations?

You’ll need to spend a fortune to get one that’s actually accurate.

I have a snap on one i use at work, it was £320 and it’s still not 100% accurate.

For range 1-10Nm would cover everything but the crank arms.

I just use common sense instead now.

Most torque wrenches will be more accurate than tightening by hand, but as offroading says a cheap one will lose accuracy quickly, to maximise life always store it unwound.

I’ve got one of these, it seems to do the trick

I think an important thing with torque wrenches is, once you’ve finished whatever you’re doing, to ‘unwind’ the torque meter while it’s not being used.

Doh! Too late!

£25 from B&Q http://www.diy.com/nav/build/motoring-workshop-tools/workshop-tools/handtools/-specificproducttype-ratchet___wrenches/Torq-1-4Inch-Torque-Wrench-11377946

Norbar SLO 4-20Nm for me. Use one in the shop and one at home.

Depends on how accurate you want to be. It will need to be certified and tested every year. Even expensive ones are only spot on in the middle of the stated ranges, so a certified 10-40 Nm wrench is probably on the money between say 15 and 35 Nm.

Lots of choice out there.
HTH
Marko

shelbroco products do one specifically for the cyclist

Teng tools would probably be worth a look for a mid priced one.

I’ve had a BBB one for 5 years and think it’s a good tool. Last year I had a warranty issue with a carbon frame and I had to send my torque wrench to the manufacturer to prove that it was OK, I was told it was fine and my frame was replaced so very pleased about that!