You can pick up a pre-calibrated 5NM torque key for about 20 bucks. e.g:
http://www.qbike.com/cgi-bin/search....hey+torque+key
That will probably work for most of the parts, except maybe the cranks. Check your parts specifications.
Originally Posted by
robbyville
campag, do you always use a torque wrench? I was just looking at a simple set from Nashbar, price around $60 but was also thinking I could just be reasonable with clamps, etc.