chain splitter

divingmoose
divingmoose Posts: 540
edited April 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
I went to use a chain splitter the other day, its only a cheap one but the chain does not fit between the two little guides on the splitter so pretty useless really. Do chain splitters come size specific or is it this one is cheap rubbish and any ideas on the best ones to have in the tool bag for just in case.

Cheers guys

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Chains come in varieing widths, some really wide. You need one specific for your setups. Look for one that screws into the chain. Or get a master link and make do
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    One of these
    http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/38 ... -tool.html

    Tiny enough to carry, works well (better than my bigger tool box one), can buy replacement pins (although haven't managed to bend it yet).
    Even using master links you still need a chain tool to shorten new chains, and useful for sorting out broken links trailside.
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  • divingmoose
    divingmoose Posts: 540
    Thats what i was thinking cooldad, i have had the need to shorten the chain to get me home after rear mech hanger snapped, Thanks for the link will look at this one.
    Cheers

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