SILCA T-Ratchet and Ti-Torque Wrench Review
Silca, known for its amazing bike pumps came out with a very cool T-Ratchet and Ti-Torque Wrench. To say it is an outstanding tool is an understatement.
The SILCA T-Ratchet Kit and Ti-Torque is an amazing tool that every bike owner should check out.
SILCA’s cycling tool kit allows any cyclist to quickly tighten or loosen screws and since the kit comes with a Newton Meter (Nm) torque beam, you don’t have to worry about over tightening.
POSITIVES
- Great Looking Tool
- Easy To Use
- Very Well Built
NEGATIVES
- Small NM numbers
Check out our full review below.
Silca History
SILCA was founded in 1917 by Felice Sacchi outside of Milan, Italy. SILCA was the first company to put gauges on pumps, the first to produce a true ‘high-pressure’ frame pump and the first to work with revolutionary lightweight material plastic after the end of WWII, and later the first to bring CO2 to roadside inflation. Today SILCA is located in Indianapolis, IN where it continues to build iconic products that utilize the finest materials and craftsmanship available.
SILCA’s T-Ratchet and Ti-Torque Wrench Review
A Multi-Tool Kit You can Bring Wherever You Ride
Roughly 70% of damage to high-end carbon components such as seat posts, handlebars and stems happen when making adjustments without using proper torque. This problem is further accentuated by the fact that the majority of adjustments made without torque occur on the roadside or trail.
The best selling Ti-Torque from SILCA helps to curve the portability challenge by being featherlight, weighing in at a mere 30 grams. The Ti-Torque transforms a highly delicate maintenance function into an easy, highly portable and on-the-go accurate adjustment.
The T-Ratchet Kit is equipped with a torque measuring extender/beam that provides real-time feedback, the Ti-Torque beam has three separate scales on it; 2-6, 3-5 and 4-8. This allows you to more easily see when you’ve reached your desired torque setting.
Technical Specifications
The Ti-Torque also features interchangeable magnetic components to convert from a screwdriver to ratcheting T-Handle in seconds, which gives the user the ability to have several tools at once in a compact waxed canvas carrying case that fits nicely into a jersey pocket. Optimal for Road, MTB, Gravel, and more, the Ti-Torque can be brought with you on any ride you choose.
SILCA includes 6 Hex bits, 3 torque bits and a Philips head bit that can be switched out depending on use.
SILCA includes a very cool Ti Torque beam that includes 3 different Newton Meter (Nm) scales that help with preventing over-torquing a screw.
Technical Specifications
Features
- Ti-Torque Beam for Measuring 2-8Nm
- 72 tooth ratchet with convertible magnetic extensions
- Fully magnetic components
- Steel bit extender
- Hex bits (2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm)
- Torx bits (T10, T20, T25)
- 2mm Phillips bit
- waxed canvas carrying case (120mm x 70mm x 30mm)
- Titanium and Aluminum construction
- MSRP – $99
VERDICT
OUR VERDICT
The SILCA T-Ratchet Kit and Ti-Torque is an amazing tool that every bike owner should check out.
SILCA’s cycling tool kit allows any cyclist to quickly tighten or loosen screws and since the kit comes with a Newton Meter (Nm) torque beam, you don’t have to worry about over tightening.
POSITIVES
- Great Looking Tool
- Easy To Use
- Very Well Built
NEGATIVES
- Small NM numbers
- Nm arrow is hard to see