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Originally Posted by Jared88
I got my new aerobars which comes with tightening torques , but is it really worth it to buy a torque wench just to fix on my aerobars?
Do you do much of your own bike maintenance? If so, then a torque wrench is a good idea. It'll help you avoid problems in the long run. Careful if you're considering buying a Park, though. Park actually makes two different torque wrenches, each used for different torque ranges, and you'll have to buy both if you want to use a torque wrench on all your various parts. And figure in the cost of a set of hex bits, since those aren't included.

On the other hand, if all you're doing is putting on a set of aerobars, then buying a torque wrench definitely wouldn't be worth it. If you're concerned about getting the correct torque, have a bike shop do it for a few bucks (or enlist the help of a wrench-equipped friend).
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