Chain Tool

[Keith]

My chain tool has just fallen apart half way through a change.

I need to buy a new one from Evans tomorrow if I'm going to get out on my bike tomorrow evening.

Any recommendations for or against any of the following;

Tacx Rivet Extractor (£7)
Park Folding Chain Tool (£16)
IceToolz Pro Shop Chain Tool (£20)

Thanks in advance.....

Keith

[Marek]

You know that tool I leant to Toby on Saturday that has one on it. Very useful if you get caught while out and about. It is on the Topeak multitool and I use it for putting on new chains, has done the job so far touch wood.

Cheers

Marek....

[-Adam-]

I have the Tacx one, seems ok to me, but then I've only ever had the one!

[Snoop Doug]

[quote="Marek"]You know that tool I leant to Toby on Saturday that has one on it. Very useful if you get caught while out and about. It is on the Topeak multitool and I use it for putting on new chains, has done the job so far touch wood.

Cheers

Marek....

[Elliot M]

another vote for the Topeak multitool (is it called a Hexus?). Snoop are you referring to the bit of bent wire that comes with it? makes rejoining a lot easier - I used to make my own out of an old spoke.

[kieran]

[quote="Keith"]My chain tool has just fallen apart half way through a change.

I need to buy a new one from Evans tomorrow if I'm going to get out on my bike tomorrow evening.

[Keith]

[quote="kieran"]
Don't let that stop you!

[Amy]

would you, by any chance, be talking about a chain link extractor? otherwise known as a chain breaker in America?

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

My trusty old chain splitter is called a Cyclo - they were a British company but I'm not sure they still make them.

Some others [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/tools/cycling-tools/chain-tools]here[/url] and even more [url=http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Sports,Cycling,Bicycle-chain-tool]here[/url]

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

and what is with Shimano....

QUOTE
"Deluxe Chain Link Extractor / Rivet Extractor Tool Deluxe Shimano workshop quality chain connecting tool For use with all IG, HG and UG chains, including 10-speed Wood finished handles for increased grip and comfort Supplied with 2 spare connecting pins in the grip"

[Keith]

Thanks for the opinions (you can always rely upon the ACC Forum for opinions).

Topeak seemed popular so bought a Topeak Super Chain Tool.

[img]http://i27.tinypic.com/als28h.jpg[/img]

Job done.