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Changed my tune on using a torque wrench for stem bolts
I used to think it was overkill on a simple commuter bike, but after seeing a friend's carbon steerer tube get crushed from overtightening (he said he 'just went by feel'), I bought a basic 5 Nm wrench. That was six months ago, and I haven't had a single creak or slip since, even on my own rough city rides. Do you guys use a torque wrench for basic stuff like this, or just save it for the fancy builds?
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joel_adams796mo ago
Same thing happened to a buddy of mine last year. He crushed a seatpost clamp on his aluminum frame and it was a nightmare to fix. I feel for your friend man, it's such a dumb way to learn a lesson. @samf95 I think he just meant he tightened it until it felt "tight enough" which is basically guessing with no consistency. I totally get why you changed your tune. I use my torque wrench for everything now, even just swapping handlebars on my old beater bike. It saves so much hassle down the road.
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