The Different Types of Bike Torque Wrenches

A torque wrench is a tool that enables you to tighten a bolt to a precise amount, so that it's as tight as it needs to be for the ultimate performance. Most torque wrenches inform you know with a distinct click when you've reached a set tightness. But why is getting the tightness of your bolts that important? Leave it too loose and you'll be running the risk of a bolt coming undone, screw it too tight and you'll be facing the danger of causing serious damage to your bike and, as a result, to yourself. When shopping for one, you will come across a few different types of torque wrenches. Electronic (Digital) Electronic torque wrenches are becoming more popular thanks to the ease of use they provide. You can even set them to tighten to a certain amount, and they will notify you with the flash of a small light usually positioned on the top part of the wrench, underneath the LCD display. A bike torque wrench of this type is praised by many as it also has enough memory to save various torque results which can be later transferred on a computer. The electronic wrench works by using a strain gauge attached to the torsion rod, transmitting a signal to what is called the transducer device, which calculates the torque.