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Tools, Lubes & Accessories | Home » » » Pedro's Six-Pack Chain Tool 6-Function Bicycle Tool | | | | | | | Description: | | Contains 5mm hex, flat screwdriver, chain tool, and three spoke wrenches | | | Features: | |
• Includes 5mm hex, flat screwdriver, spoke wrenches... oh yeah, and a chain tool
• Made of durable heat-treated steel
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 5.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.15 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Works perfectly.Apr 11, 2011
By David Monroe
"Derpity herp derp."
I've done a lot more BMX chain putting together/taking apart than originally intended with this thing, works great. I've even put chains I've popped the pin completely out of back together using this (and some skill). By all means, if you need to work on a chain and you're not a pro bike shop that can justify spending more for a more comfortable tool get this one. Even if you are a pro shop this one does the job and could do it again, and again, and again.
FYI - how I put a completely lost pin back in:
I've heard it said that if you push a pin all the way out you can't put it back in. I have done so, more than once, but it's not easy. The way I did it was I took the one side piece and the pin, put them in the "jaws" of a Stanley 85-610 10-Inch Long MaxGrip Locking Adjustable Wrench since it slides and has a lot of power unlike pliers that rotate. I line the pin up perfectly over the hole in one side of the plate at 90 degrees on one side of the jaws, screw the other side down, make sure it's perfectly aligned, then grip the handle closed. It's easier said than done, but it gets it started and you can take over again with the chain tool.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Works fineSep 09, 2008
By S. Saechao
I purchased this product to use as a chain tool. While the other features are nice to have, I have yet to use them and will not likely do so. As a chain tool it works as it is supposed to, the reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the way that the tool is operated. The L-shaped Hex key is inserted into the screw on the right side of the tool and is used to loosen or tighten the pin on the bicycle chain. The problem is that the hex key slips out of the screw sometimes and makes inserting a new pin a pain. Other than that, it's small enough for me to carry in my jersey pocket for rides.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Good for portable useMar 15, 2011
By Raleighphile
"Have Raleigh, will travel"
This is an extremely handy tool to have in your tool roll in case you have a chain emergency on the road.
It's not the easiest to use due to its compact & portable size.
It's a bit too small of a tool to use for basic bench-top work as it is designed to be as tiny and light as possible. Pedro's sells bench chain tools that have a permanently attached handle and aren't so tiny that they are hard to manipulate and use.
This chain tool is so small that it is more difficult to use it even for experienced mechanics. The allen wrench can slip out at inopportune moments. It does a fine job breaking a chain (which is the easy part) but when it comes time to push the pin back in this is where the trouble starts unless you really know what you are doing. With larger single-speed (1/8") chains if you push the pin out too far it can be a struggle getting it back in. The tool is barely wide enough so that if you back the press bolt ALL the way out until there is one or two threads it can just barely fit over the chain. Since the tool is very small it's hard to manipulate. The press pin can skew to the side and jam if it is not pressed in perfectly straight. It's less of an issue with deraileur chain (3/32") as it is narrower and the pin isn't as long.
This isn't a very good tool to learn how to break/join bike chain the first time for the novice. I've done many chains and it still sometimes frustrates me. It's not really that hard, it just takes much more time futzing around. All the while the handle keeps popping out and without it the tool is so small in your hands it is hard to keep straight and to hold the chain from flopping out onto the ground both ways. A larger bench tool is much easier to use and would be MUCH better to learn on. This tool gets bad reviews from n00bs who don't know what they are doing. I don't really blame them. On the road it would be vastly greater than having nothing though. That is what this tool is for.
Looking at Pedro's current catalog this exact tool isn't even offered any more as a stand-alone unit. It's now part of a multi-tool set called the RMX which includes a multi-allen set that this tool snaps into and without the rubber allen wrench holder. It costs a few more clams but not much than this tool alone. If you just want this tool with the single allen wrench & rubber holder you better buy one while they are still available in seller's stock.
For a portable tool this is probably the nicest one available IMHO. There is no slicker/smaller/lighter unit available with included spoke wrenches -a nice touch and one fewer tool one has to carry along in their tool roll.
works fineDec 25, 2011
By coody
i actualy ordered the pedros chain tool by mistake. i thought i was ordering another brand chain tool, the one that comes with the wire chain holder, but the pedros works fine. the allen key is 5mm. fits most of the cap screws on my bike. i realy would have prefered to have gotten the one with the wire chain holder but i can make one of those myself from a stiff piece of wire. my rear deralier locked up today and its much easier to work on it with the chain off and the pedros worked fine for removing the chain and putting it back on.the spoke notches are a bit on the snugg side but also work fine. would have given five stars if it came with a wire chain holder.
Does what it's supposed to doOct 30, 2010
By Alfred
If you bought this tool it was most likely because of its chain tool function. The other 5 functions (3 truing wrenches, flat screwdriver and 5mm hex wrench) can come in handy on the go, but do not seem especially specialized as they appear to be simply an afterthought; helping the company sell you less metal. Regardless, the chain tool function works beautifully. Simply attach the 5mm hex wrench and turn. The hex wrench doesn't attach deeply so take care not to thread the wrench, although you can simply pick up another 5mm hex wrench and use that instead.
The truing wrenches are not well placed. I own a Schwinn Ditch 3.0 which has wheels that look identical to the ones on this model Schwinn 26" Men's Ditch 2.0 Dh Bike, and it is difficult getting the tool in between the spokes. However, don't let this discourage you from purchasing this tool. Like I said, the chain tool function works flawlessly, and for a few extra dollars you can get a few extra features!
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