Bike Forums - View Single Post - Stem on carbon steerer & torque wrenches??? (5nm or else??)

08-23-14 | 05:30 PM

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HillRider

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Originally Posted by Bandera

....leave it up to someone else to validate the Harbor Freight version........

At ~$90 the Park TW-5 is a fine tool but I have all three of my spec's covered for $30 less w/ the Ritchey tools, suits me and I'm not running a shop (anymore).

-Bandera

Well, those who do calibrate such things have reported the HF tools are quite accurate and reliable. Also, do you really think the Ritchey tools (how many for that $60, all three?) are really that much more precise?

Last edited by HillRider; 08-23-14 at 06:45 PM. Reason: correct typo that was quoted for fun

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