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The ratcheting head makes tightening quicker, but does remove some of the clearance the original non-ratcheting version the brand became famous for.Įven with such praise, it’s priced at a premium and doesn’t offer a great deal over more generic Taiwanese options. All wrapped up, it’s compact and doesn’t waste space in the toolbox.

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The ‘Deluxe’ tool wrap and bits are great quality and it even includes a free calibration service (in Italy…). Testing showed reliable accuracy and ease of use.

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Made in Italy, the Pro version from Effetto Mariposa is positioned as the premium cycling-specific torque wrench. Bad: Expensive, ratchet head spoils clearance compared to original.Good: Compact, high quality, accurate, classy looks.Average torque reading at 3/5/8Nm: 2.92/4.83/7.7NmĮffetto’s Mariposa Giustaforza II 2-16 Pro Deluxe torque wrench is a high-quality option.Bits included: 3, 4, 5 & 6mm hex, Torx 25.It’s comfortable to use, but the hollow plastic construction certainly feels cheap and can lead to clearance issues in rare cases. The struggle here is it can be hard to read the raised numbers, especially if you’re wrenching in a poorly lit hotel room, or adjusting a saddle bolt upside down. It works like a beam-type torque wrench and so you stop tightening once the needle hits the desired number. At just 88g, it’s perfect for travel purposes. Bad: Plastic construction, clearance, hard to read torque in certain light or positionsĪlthough we were initially sceptical of the design, the torque tester proved the Ocarina to be the real deal.Good: Price, accurate, bits included, very light, ideal for travel.Average torque reading at 3/5/8Nm: N/A / 5.13Nm / N/AĪ top pick for those who travel, the new IceToolz Ocarina Torque Wrench is super-light, accurate and extremely affordable.Ratchet function: No (but does cam-over).Its American-made build quality is superb, but that does mean it’s heavy and priced relatively high. Accuracy is not quite as consistent as the preset options, but certainly close enough. This tool offers everything we loved about the Park Tool PTD, but with further adjustment options.

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To change the torque (silver dial), you use a 6mm hex key, although the key update with the ATD-1.2 is that it can be adjusted by hand. Now updated to the ATD-1.2, this is the adjustable version of Park’s PTD wrenches, and can be switched between 4 and 6Nm in 0.5nm increments.

Bad: Needs a 6mm hex to adjust torque setting, heavy, price.

Good: Accurate, ultra comfortable, quality construction, cam-over design.

Park Tool’s ATD-1 features a 4-6NM range.

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We’ve split our recommendations into two categories:īest preset torque wrenches Park Tool Preset Torque Driver 5Nm PTD-5 Best torque wrenches for cyclists, as rated by our expert testers That said, it’s certainly better to use a beam-style torque wrench than not to use anything. Given the number of affordable designs available elsewhere, there isn’t much to argue in favour of the beam-style torque wrench. Most beam-style torque wrenches for bicycles tend to be aimed at the entry point of the market and are often made of plastic or more flexible materials. This can be difficult if the unit you are torquing to isn’t printed on the scale or if you are aiming for a decimal. On the other hand, you have to carefully read the beam in relation to a scale to know that you have achieved the correct torque. Some brands, such as Canyon, include a beam-style wrench when shipping bikes.Ī beam-style wrench can be affordable, less prone to damage and easy to calibrate - simply check the needle is at zero before use and if it’s not, bend the needle. Dave Caudrey / Immediate MediaĪ final option is a beam-style torque wrench. These were commonplace before affordable adjustable, click-type options existed. Beam-style torque wrenches are cheap, but not the most accurate.

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