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Old 02-03-17 | 11:33 PM
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From: San Jose, CA

Bikes: 1980s and 1990s steel: CyclePro, Nishiki, Schwinn, SR, Trek........

I purchased a low torque precision torque wrench after stripping a stem bolt. The torque values are so low that stripping is always a danger. The torque values are too low for a Harbor Freight or similar torque wrench - around 5% of full scale --> the actual torque value in that range will around ±100% of the value, because the accuracy of the wrench is around ±5% of full scale (range).

Definitely would not ride a bike with stripped stem bolt, as noted above NOT safe.
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