Bikeradar, UK
Effetto Mariposa’s Giustaforza torque wrench is often considered the best torque wrench from a cycling-specific application among many mechanics, praised for its consistent reliability, well-pronounced click and premium construction.
I’m definitely a supporter of that opinion and the Giustaforza II 2-16 Pro Deluxe took our Editor’s Choice award in our in-depth torque wrench group test.
The Italian brand has revamped its revered wrench for 2024, with the most significant change the switch from a knurled to a self-locking black dial. You previously had to twist the knurled dial to move it up or down the scale, but now you pull and rotate it.
The new dial features adjustments in 0.1Nm increments, with an easy-to-read scale so you can be sure you’ve set the torque wrench correctly.
Speaking of range, the new wrench has been altered slightly from 2-16Nm to 1-15Nm.
Effetto Mariposa’s also updated the profile of the ratcheting head, but in keeping with its predecessor, it’ll still work with both standard and reverse threads.
Finally, it’s out with the classy red (or black) finishes of old and in with this striking oil slick.
It’ll certainly make quite the statement in the workshop and if durability is anything like my existing Giustaforza, I’m sure this one will last for years to come.
