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Pro tip: I used to think a torque wrench was overkill for basic repairs until I saw a carbon seatpost crack at the shop last month.
The customer said they just 'tightened it until it felt right' and now I always use my 5 Nm torque key for anything carbon or aluminum.
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terry_mitchell13d ago
Until it felt right" is how most people have done it for years without issue. I mean, a torque wrench is good for sure, but acting like it's a must for every little thing feels a bit much. Maybe that seatpost was just a bad part.
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blair_fox713d ago
Tell that to the guy who snapped his carbon bars on a group ride last month. Felt right until it didn't. Modern parts, especially carbon, have zero give. Your old steel bike could handle a guess. A torque wrench is just a cheap way to avoid a very expensive crack.
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