It's a sickening feeling.Just as you tighten that crank bolt the last little bit, you suddenly feel it'give'.And there goes the thread, a lot of hard work and expense.
I've recently become a big fan of torque wrenches. I suspect it's because they appeal to my sense of orderliness. Just dial in the required torque and apply steady rotational pressure until you feel a little click. Perfect for achieving equal torque for 5 chain ring bolts, the aforementioned crank bolt or perhaps the bolt of a shiny Nitto stem..
Note:most bicycle part manufacturers will advise the correct torque for their products. Alternatively, try Park Tools web site or Leonard Zinn's 'Zinn and the art of road mountain bike maintenance'for a comprehensive table.
(and that sinister looking beak shaped tool at the bottom of the frame?It's my grandfather's antique nail puller. Must be over a hundred years old and you can rip out almost any rusty old nail with that thing.And if it won't budge? It just rips the head right off.)
(and that sinister looking beak shaped tool at the bottom of the frame?It's my grandfather's antique nail puller. Must be over a hundred years old and you can rip out almost any rusty old nail with that thing.And if it won't budge? It just rips the head right off.)
