It proved very accurate in use throughout its narrowish 2-10Nm range, but the design does make it a clockwise-only tool. If you look at your bike, you’ll generally see there’ll be a small number next to a bolt, which is generally written in ‘Nm’ (newton metres) or sometimes ‘in-lb’ (inch-pounds). It’s comfortable to use, but the hollow plastic construction certainly feels cheap and can lead to clearance issues in rare cases. Ultimately, the best torque wrench for your needs depends on how frequently you intend to use it and what parts of the bike you intend to use it for.

Preset torque wrenches are also ideal if you’re regularly working on a range of bikes, to save time setting up an adjustable one. However if you experience any issues at any time you should stop riding your bike and book your bike in for its free service immediately.You’ll regularly find him commuting on an ebike and he longs for the day when everyone else follows suit. Under the Consumer Rights Act you have a legal right to reject goods that are of unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described, and get a full refund - as long as you do this quickly. The torque range offered is ideal for bicycles, adjustments are simple and the ratcheting head is compact enough for most situations. A less prominent type of torque wrench – but one that’s growing in popularity – is a portable bit-style ratchet with a torque feature. Yet it feels much better quality, with less play and movement at the head than other options, especially under higher torque loads.

A quality tool equipped with all the attachments you need to correctly tighten the nuts and bolts on your bicycle. I appreciate this was a very crude evaluation but I would have expected a much closer correlation than that. PayPal Credit and PayPal Pay in 3 are trading names of PayPal UK Ltd Registered Office: Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH. A beam-style wrench can be affordable, less prone to damage and easy to calibrate — simply check the needle is at zero before use and if it's not, bend the needle.Please note that if an item has been damaged through rider neglect, misuse or wear and tear , then it will not be covered by manufacturer’s warranty. Have your brand spanking new bike ready to ride in less than 15 minutes with our easy to follow guide. If you are holding the tool by the head or in the middle, you are putting more torque through the bolt than you are intending. The Torqkey continues to be a reliable option, and is still the lightest/smallest available, but it’s no longer the benchmark.