CYCLINGNEWS, UK 05.2022
Effetto Mariposa Giustaforza 2-16 Pro
The best bike torque wrench if you want the ultimate luxury option
SPECIFICATIONS
Included Bits: Deluxe kit includes 10x25mm (HEX2, HEX2.5, HEX3, HEX6, T10, T15, T20, T30, -3/16, +PH1), 3x100mm (HEX4, HEX5, T25), and 1x100mm (extension)Torque range: 2-16 NmDrive Size: 1/4-Inch square
REASONS TO BUY
+Precision machining
+Specific guarantee of number of clicks with available recalibration
+Easy to read
REASONS TO AVOID
-Included wrap doesn’t feel as nice as the tool
This option is sitting right after the Lifeline because it's the exact opposite. The Effetto Mariposa Giustaforza 2-16 is like ordering up a custom titanium bike. There's not a single plastic part on it and it's a joy to use each time. Even after a year with it, I never fail to feel impressed when I grab it. Despite the pretty face and high-quality build, it's also an incredible tool. There is a specific guarantee of how accurate the wrench is and for how long that accuracy will last. Effetto Mariposa even checks and numbers each wrench out the door. The torque values are easy to read and feel exact, and the 1/4-Inch square drive means you can swap in other sockets as needed. The one thing I'd love to see is a case that matches the quality of the tool. I tend to keep it wrapped in the roll and stored inside the original hard plastic packaging.
Effetto Mariposa Giustaforza 1-8
The best bike torque wrench if you want a luxury wrench for small detail precision
SPECIFICATIONS
Included Bits: Deluxe kit includes 10x25mm (HEX2, HEX2.5, HEX3, HEX6, T10, T15, T20, T30, -3/16, +PH1), 3x100mm (HEX4, HEX5, T25), and 1x100mm (extension)Torque range: 1-8 NmDrive Size: 1/4-Inch Hex Shank
REASONS TO BUY
+Tiny size
+Precision machining
+resolution is 0.25 Nm
+Easy to read
REASONS TO AVOID
-Non-ratcheting head
As the torque range goes up, and gets wider, the precision of a tool goes down. It's for this reason that it might not make sense to get a big range tool if that's not what you need. This option is very similar to the 2-16 option up above but the smaller range means more precision. Giustaforza 1-8 goes as low as 1 Nm with a high .25 Nm resolution. This is the tool when you need to get in somewhere tight and handle a delicate fastener. In an effort to make it even better at that, the head is a non-ratcheting design that accepts bits directly. Without the added size of a ratchet, and no need for bits to accept the socket drive tang, you end up with a perfect solution for hard-to-reach areas. It might also take a little getting used to though. As with the 2-16, the biggest drawback is that it's expensive and if you go for the Deluxe version the tool wrap pales in comparison to how nice the tool is.
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PRODUCTS: GIUSTAFORZA 1-8, GIUSTAFORZA 2-16 PRO
