Originally Posted by
hockeyteeth
A lot of people don't have a good feel for proper torque. I've seen quite a few customers with cracked/crushed handlebars and seatposts from over-tightening. This is obviously more of a problem with super-light crap, like my co-workers Crank Bros. seatpost that snapped in half while riding. I recommend using a torque wrench.
Like me. I never would have guessed how little tightening would be required for a stem or seatpost clamp.
My thinking is if I'm able to afford Thomson stuff, why wouldn't I make the investment to torque it correctly? Cycling can easily be a rich man's game, that's just a fact.