Just realized a $30 torque wrench is better than guessing with a hex key

I stripped a carbon seatpost clamp last month by just cranking on it. The cheap click-type wrench from Harbor Freight gives a real number, so you know it's right. How many stripped bolts have you guys seen from people not using one?

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seanperry1mo ago

Ever notice how many problems come from guessing?

hernandez.jordan1mo ago

Yeah, "problems from guessing" is putting it lightly. I've seen so many rounded-off brake rotor bolts and mangled derailleur hanger screws. The worst was a buddy who snapped a bolt clean off in his stem by just reefing on it. That Harbor Freight clicker isn't fancy, but it saves so much headache and expensive parts.