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What do people recommend for chain tools? Currently, I'm using an old Cyclo brand chain tool, and either I'm getting weaker in my old age, or chain pins are getting harder to push out. The chains I most frequently work on are Shimanos (I'm not sure of the specific type -- mostly they're 8 speed, I guess) For those of you who use some sort of 'master link' to split chains, what do you use to shorten such a chain? Also, what do you use to unlink a master link when you need to service the chain? Thanks! Phil |
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I think you are correct that the pin in modern chains is a little
harder to remove than some of the older/cheaper chains. My favorite chain breaker is the Park. Hope this helps. Lewis. *****************8 |
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"question man" wrote in message
... All - What do people recommend for chain tools? Currently, I'm using an old Cyclo brand chain tool, and either I'm getting weaker in my old age, or chain pins are getting harder to push out. The chains I most frequently work on are Shimanos (I'm not sure of the specific type -- mostly they're 8 speed, I guess) For those of you who use some sort of 'master link' to split chains, what do you use to shorten such a chain? Also, what do you use to unlink a master link when you need to service the chain? Thanks! Phil http://www.parktool.com/tool_indexes...ex_chain.shtml You shorten any chain by removing links, making sure one end has side plates and one end has the roller. If your using a master link, both ends have the rollers, and the master link becomes the side plates. It's removed by squeezing those side plates together, and also moving the adjacent links together, at the same time. It's easier with a clean, oiled chain, and it's easier to do than explain ;-) -- DTW .../\.../\.../\... I've spent most of my money on mountain biking and windsurfing. The rest, I've just wasted. |
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On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:10:25 GMT, question man
wrote: For those of you who use some sort of 'master link' to split chains, what do you use to shorten such a chain? Either a cheap Ciclo or a mid-level Park. Either one is fine. I only use it once on any given chain -- to adjust the length when new. Also, what do you use to unlink a master link when you need to service the chain? My hands. **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** |
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On 2005-08-21, question man wrote:
All - What do people recommend for chain tools? I use a Gian Robert chain pliers, but I don't think they're made anymore. :-( -- John ) |
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question man wrote:
All - What do people recommend for chain tools? Currently, I'm using an old Cyclo brand chain tool, and either I'm getting weaker in my old age, or chain pins are getting harder to push out. It's the chain pins. I had the Cyclo and a small CT-5 Park tool, both of which work fine on SRAM chains. The chains I most frequently work on are Shimanos (I'm not sure of the specific type -- mostly they're 8 speed, I guess) I had to break my first Shimano chain earlier this summer. It was a bitch. I got the big CT-3 ($25) Park tool in case I ever have to do that again. Weighs a ton, but has 3 times the leverage. For those of you who use some sort of 'master link' to split chains, what do you use to shorten such a chain? Chain tool that will break the chain and not my hand... Also, what do you use to unlink a master link when you need to service the chain? 8" pliers. Pat |
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the small parks is an enormous pain if not used in a vice.
have you visited http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cg... in%20tools&s= |
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