How "screwed" am I, literally.

[IndianaVX]

my .02...
a clicker torque wrench is better than the needle type, once you learn to read, or set the wrench to the torque you need. i just never really trusted the needle type.
although the needle type are cheper.

just throwin it out there...........

[Joe_Black]

The nice thing about a clicker is that you don't have to see it, whereas with a direct indicating ("needle type") torque wrench you have to not only be able to see the scale clearly but do so while applying the torque load. In most cases this requires you to crawl up into the dark greasy underside of whatever it is you're torqueing. But yes, they are significantly less expensive than a clicker. Much like how a bicycle is much less expensive than a car, and will accomplish pretty much the same task with considerable effort.

[Triathlete]

Much like how a bicycle is much less expensive than a car

News flash...have you been in a bike shop lately?



BMC Time Machine TT01 :_drool:
$12,250.00 for the FRAME ONLY!

[Joe_Black]

News flash...have you been in a bike shop lately?



BMC Time Machine TT01 :_drool:
$12,250.00 for the FRAME ONLY!

Okay Mr. Smarty-padded-pants, it's not like that's the Yaris of bicycles. I can throw equivalent cars at you if you like, so don't get all finicky with my analogies. LOL

Now I have to go talk nice to my Trek so it doesn't feel insignificant after seeing that.