decent chain breaker..?
LoUiS1985
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Hi Guys,
As above...looking for a chain breaker that only partly removes the pin, so that i can seperate links and fit back together easily.
Mine takes the pin fully out if you're not absolutely precise and it's a pain in the ass
As above...looking for a chain breaker that only partly removes the pin, so that i can seperate links and fit back together easily.
Mine takes the pin fully out if you're not absolutely precise and it's a pain in the ass
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I don't think the pins are really intended for re-insertion, the chain will be weakened. Why not just use KMC (or SRAM or Wipperman) quick links, they fit most chains, including Shimano. You still need the chain breaker for trail repairs (you may have to lose a link or two if they get twisted), but the quick links allow easy separation and re-joining of the chain for cleaning.
http://www.dotbike.com/productsP372.aspx
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None I've seen do that - yes it's a bit of a fine art.
Use a tooless connector, then it doesn't matter, as you have to take a pin fully out whenever you fit a new chain so that does not matter.0 -
well my riding buddies does exactly that, it has a stop on it that allows you to remove the pin enough to seperate links but not so much the the pin is completely removed, you can then pop the pin back in place as it was origianally. only problem is he's had it that long now he doesn't know what make it is or where he got it from... :?
As for weakening links...he's never had a problem.....and to use a power link every time is a pain in the ass0 -
Mine takes the pin fully out if you're not careful... but in the many times i've used it, i must have only done that once or twice? Just stop being so heavy handed with it.0
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well yeah maybe it is just me........perhaps i'm a heavy handed retard......
maybe i'll try steal my buddies at some point0 -
Why not just get one like his?
Don't forget chains can be different widths, so if it does do that it'll be match to a speed of chain or you'll have to set it manually.
BUT - powerlinks are simply a no-brainer in my view.0 -
I use my Ice Toolz one on all sizes of chain - you just have to judge when to stop.
Be aware that Shimano pins cannot be re joined as will be weakened.0 -
Well, he's been lucky. Chain breakages can be nasty! I wouldn't risk it, and as said above, Quick Links / Power Links are a no brainer (i.e. they are simple, quick, reliable and easy to use).LoUiS1985 wrote:As for weakening links...he's never had a problem.....and to use a power link every time is a pain in the ass0 -
park tools mini chain brute.
top bit of kit , really precise , pocket sized.0 -
Just bought and payed for this..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0460773109
Dunno if it's gunna be any good or it might be complete dog sh*t,
Can't go wrong for £3.99
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Same with KMC chains, once you've split it, you can't rejoin it.supersonic wrote:Be aware that Shimano pins cannot be re joined as will be weakened.0 -
If you completely unscrew the chain breaker and place a thin washer between the body and handle this allows the pin to be pushed out only part way. As mentioned before don't rejoin chains that are not designed to be (ones where the rivets are mushroomed).0
