What torque wrenches are you using around here? Considering ParkTool TW-6.2 for my HollowTech II crank (requires about 35-50 Nm torque). But reading mixed reviews. Some people also recommend buying a regular torque wrench. And what about bits?
I’ve had no issues with the DRAPER tools wrench (see photos below). Good range of torque and easy to use, quality item.
It’s 3/8 drive so you have lots of options for sockets etc.
For hex drive (Cannondale hollowtech) I bought the US Pro hex set from Amazon. (Again see photo below). Great value for money.
For the higher torque stuff I have just been using luggage scales with a good hook ![]()
Generally bottom bracket tools have a hole or something good to hook into
Then a one that goes to 15 nm for everything else.
That is the most ghetto setup I’ve ever seen!
Out of shot is the wooden ruler and the Casio fx500 ![]()
Please dear God, never use a luggage scale for this again, I just can’t…
I just use a standard Kobalt torque wrench from Lowes. For this type of thing, you don’t need a special one, really any good normal torque wrench will work. You just have to watch out for some of them not being calibrated for a low enough torque.





