Topeak Torque Stick Mini Bicycle Torque Wrench Review

This is an expensive little 2Nm-10Nm precision 1/4" Hex drive torque wrench, they have two versions this is a lower value model and they have a 4Nm-20Nm Version. it does seem well made with good quality control and a good ratchet mechanism and a easy to read setting indicator.

ToPeak #TT2587

[dummkompf]

I recently got their digital torque wrench, called the D-torque. I love it! I don't typically torque the bolts on my bike as it's not carbon, but this is great to use for any low-torque bolts on my car.
Had to order it from Rose Bikes in Germany because it was sold out in most places in the US, and the few that had it had the price marked way up, so I saved a lot of money that way even with shipping from Germany.

[thinkingimpaired]

Nice tool. In the future, I'd like to buy a Wheeler Screwdriver Torque wrench.

[hectorfox]

Thank you for the useful and interesting content. It was interesting to see the design of the TOPEAK ratchet.

I ended up going with beam style as I didn't want to worry about calibration down the line and I'm not a serious mechanic working on multiple bikes a day. Bonus, it also works in both directions (even though thats not really needed for any of the small bolts) and you can see the torque being applied as you tighten, rather than being unknown until the click.

Downsides are it's bulkier and a little harder to use. I would also say accuracy, but from test videos I have watched, a $50 beam wrench is about as accurate as a $100 click type, so good enough for me.

[markadams]

Mini? Wow. Interesting, never seen one of these. A bit pricey. Very tiny teeth. Great review, Ty.

[donho]

A little window to cover the scale would cause the wrench to be $150. Precision tools cost money.