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| |  | Carolina Panthers | Home » » » » Park Tool CT-5 Mini Chain Brute Chain Tool | | | | | | | Description: | | This small chain tool goes anywhere and actually performs like a shop quality tool. The fine thread, special ¿V¿- shaped handle, and super strong replaceable pin make chain removal and installation a breeze. The CT-5 works on any derailleur chain and has a ¿shelf¿ for loosening tight links. At only 77 grams, it¿s the perfect take-along chain tool. 10-speed chain compatible. The CT-5 now uses the CTP replacement pin. | | | Features: | |
• This small chain tool goes anywhere and actually performs like a shop quality tool.
• The fine thread, special ¿V¿- shaped handle, and super strong replaceable pin make chain removal and installation a breeze.
• The CT-5 works on any derailleur chain and has a ¿shelf¿ for loosening tight links.
• At only 77 grams, it¿s the perfect take-along chain tool. 10-speed chain compatible.
• The CT-5 now uses the CTP replacement pin.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.25 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 13 reviews |
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 Great chain tool!Jul 09, 2010
I needed to shorten the chain on my commuter bike when converting it to a single-speed, and this tool did the trick. Great tool, great price.
Really great tool.May 25, 2010
Using this tool for 3 different bikes, I find it extremely easy to use and durable. It works with all the chains flawlessly and rarely no strength is needed. For the reviewers saying "there is not enough leverage", then you should avoid fixing bikes, b/c your strength is a pity to the human race. I don't work out at all, and I find it more then easy enough. I even have to make sure I don't remove the rivet b/c I can barely feel any resistance w/ loosing it from the chain. This tool is definately a 5/5.
By the way, you should NOT take out the rivet from the chain, you might not be able to put it back. Only take it out enough so u can pull the chain apart while the rivet is still on one of the outer plates. There is no need to take out the rivet anyway as you risk losing it if you don't have anywhere to put it. The part that also gets rid of a stiff link works well, this tool was more then i expected for the price.
See this video on how to use this chian the right way, this guy knows alot, and his site is where I learn most of my maintence skills from :
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P.S. Go Amazon for quick shipping too, barely had to wait :). Thanks for the speedy shipping as always.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Not a great toolMay 13, 2010
This is not a GREAT tool. This will help you in a bind and will effectively break a chain. It will not replace a pin to fix a chain though. The slot for the tool is just too small. Thats what I get for spending under ten dollars on a park tool. To be honest with you, Park Tools are really great tools, you can tell they really put the extra effort in their tools. Their bottom of the barrel tools are really lacking though. They just lack complete functionality. Sadly, I would not recommend this to a friend. I find this not completely useful and will end up buying another chain breaker.
****3 months later****
So I ended up finding out it was my own ignorance that lead me to rate this chain breaker lower than it should have been. The first few times I used the tool, I was using it improperly which lead me to have problems pushing the pin back in once I shortened the chain. I assumed it was the tool's fault after I saw another person's feedback with a similar problem. A few weeks ago though, I found this link: [...]
In the video, this guy uses this exact tool and shows that you can successful replace a chain if you are doing it correctly. Chain breaking and replacement is difficult and is often the frustation to many beginners like my self that are trying to do bike maintenance. You must remember to only push the pin out just far enough to break the chain. If it is pushed out too far you are going to have problems regardless of the tool. Also, READ and WATCH as much instruction before you go off and do your maintenance. It will help with getting over any roadblocks you run into along the way.
I am changing the rating of this tool from a 2 to a 4. It doesn't get 5 starts even though it does everything any other breaker does because it is still a small tool. Other tools are more expensive because they are easier to grip and easier to use. I would recommend this to friend now that I know how to properly use the tool.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
One of my favorite toolsMay 07, 2010
I have used this tool so many times and still holds up perfectly fine. It is small enough to carry with me on each ride. As with all of Park Tool's products, this thing will definitely last a lifetime and even if it does break, it has replaceable pins.
Everyone needs a chain breaker tool and this is the perfect tool for most people.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Good for one thing onlyFeb 24, 2010
If all you need to do is break a link this will do it. My wife couldn't do it cause the handle is too small and she cant get the leverage needed with this small tool but i can do it just fine. If you need to put a rivet back in a chain forget it cause its not gonna happen with this tool. For the price though not a bad little tool to keep in your pack.
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