Broken chain on the trail.

[RickBullotta]

Nobody said you have to remove it

Nobody said you have to remove it .

Well then why would you bother carrying the pliers?

 

[Binhill1]

Well then why would you bother carrying the pliers

Cut a broken spoke a few times . Straightened a hanger . Saved the day a few times for me .

 

[Jackware]

Regardless of the chain tool, don't forget to add a selection of cable ties in your kit. 101 uses and zero effect on your Strava times

 

[Binhill1]

Regardless of the chain tool, don't forget to add a selection of cable ties in your kit. 101 uses and zero effect on your Strava times

Always there and a roll of electrical tape . Remember a lad lost a pedal. Cable tie saved a long walk. Probably some amazing emergency repairs done we will never here about.

 

[mtb-steve]

I've used a handy stone and knocked the link open to release the derailleur after ripping off a hanger.
Just make a U from the chain with the link at the end, support one side of the link on something handy and knock the other side of the link with the stone.

 

[Marecki]

Hello,
I'm using Wolftooth pliers with addition of Topeak Hummer 2 multitool and quite happy with this combo.

Pack Pliers - Master Link Combo Pliers

This lightweight, packable, bicycle multi-tool serves as a tire lever, presta valve core remover, valve stem lock nut wrench, master link pliers, and storage for master links. Now that you know it exists, this tool is an essential piece of gear to carry with you for fixing your bike trailside or...

www.wolftoothcomponents.com

Saved the day once.

BR,
Marek

 

[RickBullotta]

I attach this to my seatpost with the bracket from a Burley trailer. I've never found myself without the right tool or part out on the trail.

 

[LouCyffer]

It has chain breaker and spare joiners it’s a great tool

The chain breaker is lousy in my experience. Couldn’t break my chain on the trail with this, but luckily had my ancient Topeak Alien which did the job smoothly.

 

[Streddaz]

You could make a chain totally out of quick links

 

[Mikehorti]

Best tool is crank brothers

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Chain break tool works a treat on this!