What Chaintool for 1/8" Chains?

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  • I have searched but I haven't found an answer

    Does any chain tool work on a 1/8" chain? I emailed wiggle and evans, and wiggle says none of theirs do. Evans on the other hand says all theirs do. I find it hard to believe both are right. So, can anyone recommend a chain tool? Value for money rather than cheapest

    thanksyouall

  • after breaking others, i've got the park big bad boy
    http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=7034&catID=568

  • Check out hubjub in the tools section I've got one of those red one listed 15 squid. Not tried it yet as I have manged with a normal one and ingenuity up until now.

  • dogsballs after breaking others, i've got the park big bad boy
    http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=7034&catID=568

    looks like a good investment I have a collection of broken ones

  • the-smiling-buddha [quote]dogsballs after breaking others, i've got the park big bad boy
    http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=7034&catID=568

    looks like a good investment I have a collection of broken ones[/quote]
    works a treat on izumi's which are friggin hard and no problems with heavy duty bmx chain.

  • My cheapie Wiggle Lifeline chaintool worked on a Interlock II half-link chain and they reckon you need super heavy duty breaker.

    Obviously it's all about operator skill.

  • ha! yeah I have been using a old multi tool + plyers when needed for 10 years on mbt + bmx chains.

  • +1 on Izumi fecking chaintools. Tried to use the one on my multi-tool = FAIL
    Super toughness indeed.

  • i bought a wrong one, ended up putting my old 1/8 chain on

    edit: o.... chain tool, not a chain whip lol

  • I've got a crappy little 'Cyclo' chain tool, £4 I think it was.... I use it on all my bikes, 3/32 and 1/8 and no probs at all...

  • I bought one of the Park ones cuz it was on sale and I broke my other one. The one on my Multitool works fine on 1/8 chains though.

  • I've used the tool that came with a Topeak Alien for years - KMCs, IZUMIs, SRAMs, blah.

    Whilst we're on the subject, has anyone here successfully used a non-Campag chaintool on Campag 10spd chains? I've read that some people manage it with Park Tools (with due care and attention).

  • just curious i got a 3/32 one and wondered if i replace the existing chain with some old 1/8 chain will it work better for my track cog

  • Ratboy just curious i got a 3/32 one and wondered if i replace the existing chain with some old 1/8 chain will it work better for my track cog

    Huh? I'd assumed this was about chaintools, not chainwhips...?

    But yes Ratboy, you could do that (if it's a 1/8 cog).

  • my bad im a spas and mis read the title lol
    p.s. thanks for that bmmf

  • i just use some braided leg hair and a hammer

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What Chaintool for 1/8" Chains?

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