chain tools - is a cheap one ok?

j4m

I'm going to buy a chain tool instead of using the old hammer and nail [:0]

Removing the chain is something I do about once or twice a year so I would rather not spend too much on it, but thought I should ask the knowledgeable people on the forum!


Would something cheap (œ6) suffice?: ebay linky

or should I be considering a Park chain tool (œ15)? crc linky

Unknown

the park one is great and has a replaceable tip whitch can be useful.


or just use a powerlink.

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get a sram chain with a power link,fandabbydosie

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Andy B

Cheap usually means crap, I don't like the looks of the ebay one, it's exactly the same as the one you get in œ20 Lidl toolkits.

The one on my Topeak Alien mini tool is very good for trailside use.

But the Park tools CT3 is superb for home use linky

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j4m

don't think I'll be going down the Powerlink route again.

I broke about 3 in a year[:)], then switched to a Shimano chain and it's still going strong after a couple of years[;)]

Thanks for the advice though, I think I'll forget about the cheap option and buy a good quality tool.

Unknown

ive got the exact same one on that Ebay link at work, and we sell cheap bikes (therefore do lots of repairs) and its lasted fine

though personally i wouldnt buy one, id buy a proper one, you cant really go wrong with Park

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Good chain tool is essential. Even powerlink users need one when the cahon snaps. As nick says, Park.

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