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Tell me about a good chain breaker for a bicycle sized chain please
August 30, 2017, 08:17 PM
hberttmankTell me about a good chain breaker for a bicycle sized chain please
I am needing to buy a decent for the money chain breaker. I do maintenance in a factory, ride a three wheel bike every shift, which needs chain work sometimes. I also have to often repair a piece of machinery that uses a 6B size chain (pins are around .125") that is not easy to remove and I need a chain breaker that I can use with limited space. I have been using a pin punch and a socket, but I need an easier way. Any recommendations on a good tool out there? Thanks.
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That - the Park Compact is what I use.
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hrcjonPark tool as was suggested. the one DSgrouse showed is a bit lightweight but usable for casual stuff, I prefer the better one
http://www.parktool.com/produc...peening-anvil-ct-4-3There are a bunch of similar models so you have to match it to your chain (I didn't research that for you), the above is just an example.
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August 30, 2017, 09:35 PM
pbslingerI've been working on my bikes for over 30 years and I think that tool quality may result in a better chain install. The full size Park tool has a good reputation and is reasonably priced. The 3.2 or the 4.3.
August 30, 2017, 09:39 PM
c1steveI use the full size Park, and really like it. As pbslinger stated, a quality tool results in a better chain installation.
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August 31, 2017, 06:46 AM
ArtieSAs others have said, Park Chain Tool.
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August 31, 2017, 04:20 PM
hberttmankThanks guys.
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Cyclerquote:
Originally posted by pbslinger:
I've been working on my bikes for over 30 years and I think that tool quality may result in a better chain install. The full size Park tool has a good reputation and is reasonably priced. The 3.2 or the 4.3.
+1 Another vote for the full size Park chain tool.