Splitting Ultegra 11 chain

dabber
dabber Posts: 1,975
edited September 2014 in Workshop
I currently carry a Crank Brothers 17 multitool on rides. This includes a chain tool that is rated for 9/10 speed chains.
If I move to a Shimano 11 chain (new bike) will this multitool still work OK.
I only want to be able to split the chain and fit a KMC Quick Link. I don't want to fit a new pin.
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Wilier Cento Uno SR/Wilier Mortirolo/Specialized Roubaix Comp/Kona Hei Hei/Calibre Bossnut

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  • t4tomo
    t4tomo Posts: 2,643
    yes it will work - whilst 11 speed chain is narrower than 9/10 speed, the pins are same diameter. all you need to do is pop the pins out.

    to be honest I didnt think chain tools were "speed" specific at all.
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  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,975
    Thanks... that was what I was hoping would be the case.
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  • DKay
    DKay Posts: 1,652
    I've used my Park Tools splitter for 9, 10 and 11speed chains all without issue.
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  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,975
    Thanks for that.
    “You may think that; I couldn’t possibly comment!”

    Wilier Cento Uno SR/Wilier Mortirolo/Specialized Roubaix Comp/Kona Hei Hei/Calibre Bossnut

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