Well, now that I have a carbon frame bike, I'd like to invest in a torque wrench.
Can anyone tell the pros/cons of the two types available?
Classic style: http://www.parktool.com/product/torque-wrench-tw-1
Ratcheting style: http://www.parktool.com/product/ratcheting-click-type-torque-wrench-tw-5
A basic Park TW-1 for ~$35 looks pretty good and simple, but curious to see what folks think. Classic wrenches can be on the long side, and I wasn't sure it would always fit where you need it?
Typically, it looks like ratcheting style are more expensive (and it looks like price can vary greatly between brands). Is there a type that maintains calibration longer? Is it a waste of money to buy a "bike specific" one? Many non-bike ones have only inch-pounds ... but I"m quite sure I can do the conversion.
Scott
Can anyone tell the pros/cons of the two types available?
Classic style: http://www.parktool.com/product/torque-wrench-tw-1
Ratcheting style: http://www.parktool.com/product/ratcheting-click-type-torque-wrench-tw-5
A basic Park TW-1 for ~$35 looks pretty good and simple, but curious to see what folks think. Classic wrenches can be on the long side, and I wasn't sure it would always fit where you need it?
Typically, it looks like ratcheting style are more expensive (and it looks like price can vary greatly between brands). Is there a type that maintains calibration longer? Is it a waste of money to buy a "bike specific" one? Many non-bike ones have only inch-pounds ... but I"m quite sure I can do the conversion.
Scott