https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/tools/products/pack-tools-master-link-combo-pliers
Sold out at mo, definitely worth waiting for.
mines on its way.
When I opened the link I thought "meh"
But then I realised they are actually a very good idea - WANT!
I have been using a set of these....
https://www.bikerumor.com/2016/11/28/clever-standard-makes-quick-work-re-using-chain-quick-links/
Admittedly they don't store spare master links but having a pair of levers can be handy.
want...
Thanks. Ordered 🙂
I must admit they are quite neat but in what scenario do you need to undo a quick link on the trail?
in what scenario do you need to undo a quick link on the trail?
...and can't do it with your fingers?
chain twisted/jammed or RD damaged and need to shorten the chain. Can be tricky with cold fingers and 11/12 speed links are not designed to be undone (but can with brute force normally) and I find that using the correct tool means less chance of the links flying off when the chain separates and ending up 20m away!
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...and can't do it with your fingers?
9/10 spd maybe but 11 spd are a bit of a bastard.
I wanted a pair of quick link pliers anyway. these are pretty neat and weigh 38g.
You can also do this:
"[i]Get the chain onto the biggest cogs on both the front and rear mechs (to create tension). Turn the crank to get the QR link at the 3 o' clock position on the front cog; hold it there with finger pressure. From the bottom of the cog take up one link's worth of slack in the chain and advance it anti-clockwise, up and round, until it is adjacent to the QR link at the 3 o clock position. If you've done it correctly the QR link and the link next to it (below it) should be pointing outwards in a 'V' shape; hold them both in that position by applying finger pressure to the links on either side. Then simply strike the apex of the 'V' with a small hammer or similar (obviously don't be stupid about it) and the QR link will just come straight off.
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Or use a bit of old brake or gear cable.
9/10 spd maybe but 11 spd are a bit of a bastard.
Fair enough, I've broken plenty of 8/9/10 speed chains but I've never had to do an 11 and didn't realise it was significantly harder so was speaking from a point of some ignorance.
As above, cheaper, lighter and lest space taken in pack!
11 and 12 are supposed to be single use.
Re-using them may* lead to death**
*you will die anyway
**or at least a major johnson to top bar/stem impact
ordered, will match my dropper remotes 🙂
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As above, cheaper, lighter and lest space taken in pack!
You normally need to apply a little bit of a squeeze to the links with one hand to help them overcome the little lips, that seemed far too easy and possibly a well worn quick link. It was certainly not gunked up with old lube and grime.
I will try it though as will be useful it it works.
its decent/looks good but the price is ridiculous when you can just use either your hands or some old gear cable
You can buy one of these to go with it - https://www.spurcycle.com/products/tool