Tool porn

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hippy in reply to @Kimmo

I broke a Shimano track one many years ago... and have still not bothered to fix it because I have two other chainwhips for some reason. But I saw these somewhere and thought, hmm, that could save some time.

Do they save time though? They must, right? You just squeeze and go, rather than drape the chain around and wait for it to slip off again.

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Kimmo in reply to @hippy

I guess it would have to be quicker, if you have it set for a particular size cog and always grab that one. My style (which I don't think I've ever seen elsewhere) is pretty easy to use though, and would be right up there with a bit of practice.

A bit of a shake to throw the loop around the teeth, take up the slack, and bam.

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gbj_tester in reply to @Kimmo

My style (which I don't think I've ever seen elsewhere)

I use the same principle, but with the wrench end of the chain wrapped over the loose end. Needs a longer piece of chain than is typically stock on the whip, but it's completely secure and doesn't require a third hand to control the loose end

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