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As i have threaded stuff in the past i'm thinking of getting a torque wrench, what force would be suitable for general bike duties?
Example 2-24nm etc
I find the Park tool pointer and scale one quickest to use for low torque stuff.
Brakes, stem, bars, seat post bolts all seem to be c.5-6Nm for me; apart from cassette (40Nm) and cranks (40-ish Nm?), the highest torque I've got is a Ritchey WCS seat post that's 16Nm per bolt (and it slips on anything less). So I bought a 2-16Nm torque wrench.
The recommended torque is often on the components somewhere, so I'd say check what's on your bike(s) to be sure.
[url= http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=20794&categoryID=722 ]Giant torque wrench FTW.[/url]
Use this on my plastic bike and never had any problems. Covers all the smaller torques perfectly.
xtools one does me fine.
bought this from here
http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/detail.asp/sku=mad-PRS100340/Pro_3-15_Nm_torque_wrench_set
Good piece of kit. Not pricey either.
Bit smaller than i thought though.