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Title: Chain breakers
Post by: Narcoleptic Insomniac on November 27, 2015, 05:51:32 PM

My Fly tractor chain just destroyed my $8 chain tool so I'm in the market for a new one. I have a Park Tool one and I like but it only works with narrow multi speed chains. I assume they make a wide chain version but Park stuff is on the expensive side so I figured I'd ask here for suggestions on less pricey but still ok options.

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: dude... on November 27, 2015, 07:46:42 PM

shadow one is dece

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: Zoidberg on November 27, 2015, 09:01:14 PM

Depends how often you will use it. The park one is the nicest I've used but awkward to carry. If you're going to use it like twice a year just get a small one thats cheap that will go in your tool bag for emergencies (plus some spare links). The cheap ones are hit and miss I've found but buy it nice or buy it twice I suppose.

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: Narcoleptic Insomniac on November 27, 2015, 10:08:58 PM

Doesn't the shadow work only with their halflink chain?

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: JohnW on November 28, 2015, 12:07:43 AM

The new Odyssey one made for the Keychain is really nice, and it's only like $16. Works awesome with my 510 and has plenty of space left for larger chains, plus has an adjustable plate stop for whatever links you put in it.

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: LeonLikesToRock on November 28, 2015, 12:43:25 AM

Saltplus chain breakers are a good. Low price doesn't hurt.

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: metalbmxer on November 28, 2015, 01:28:38 AM

Cult is really good but will need to be drilled out for the keychain

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: alaskun on November 28, 2015, 02:56:25 AM

Quote from: Narcoleptic Insomniac on November 27, 2015, 10:08:58 PM

Doesn't the shadow work only with their halflink chain?

definitely works on 510s, 410s, keychains, department store chains, etc

I've had mine a few years and haven't damaged the pin or any threads yet.

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: RighteousBMX on November 28, 2015, 10:48:08 AM

Friend has a Shadow breaker, nice investment if you fux with chainz a lot.

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: Mychaylo on November 28, 2015, 05:55:17 PM

maybe an exception to the rule, but my shadow chain tool sheared in half on the threads pushing a pin out on a 510 chain, there was no wierd force just a sudden jerk, and it was in 2 pieces.

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: Tall Opinion on November 28, 2015, 09:29:59 PM

I've always used Shadow breakers and they've worked well for me. They've worked fine on all my 510's and 710sl's.

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: Trail-Boss on November 29, 2015, 07:06:09 PM

I cannot recommend the park ct3.2 enough.
Breaks any chain
Has a replaceable pin

I have been using mine for the past year in shop use. breaks 6-10 chains a day...

(http://www.parktool.com/assets/img/product/_productDetail/CT-3.2_001.jpg)

Title: Re: Chain breakers
Post by: CMB on December 01, 2015, 08:41:47 AM

Another vote for the Shadow chain breaker. Ive had mine for years and it's still going strong.