Originally Posted by
DiabloScott
My FIL bought me one for X-mas a couple years ago... not bike specific, Craftsman. I bought the allen wrench sockets that go on it and I printed out a table of suggested torque values. I use it, but I got along fine without one for many years.
I suggest getting one if you have:
carbon handlebars
carbon steer tube
carbon stem
carbon crank
Otherwise, your calibrated elbow from 80's bike shop work will be fine.
Need to throw in carbon frames, especially if you have a clamp on FD, and carbon seat posts and saddles with carbon rails.