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04-30-09 | 08:41 AM

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neil0502

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Originally Posted by HillRider

And, yes, experienced machanics can get by without one but they are a good tool for those who are new or don't work on bikes on a daily basis.

As always, HR ... well said.

Some people are gifted to have been born with a flawless internal compass. No matter where they are, when they point to that store across town, they're automatically pointing the right way.

You know what I mean?

For those of us born without that gift, though, there are compasses and GPS's.

BOTH can get you in a LOT of trouble if you don't learn how to use them properly and learn their limitations.

Get my drift?

Also, I like throwing these two articles in the "torque wrench" mix:

ParkTool's pages on torque and fasteners. May be generally helpful, here....

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=88

AND

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=89

Neil
Who was NOT born with a well calibrated arm

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