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Pocket chain tool (11-speed).

  • 23-04-2015 4:47pm
    #1
    omri
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    I'm looking for small sized 11speed chain tool. Has to be compact and fit my saddle bag.

    I'm looking at either Park Tool CT-6.3 or Lezyne 11-Speed Chain Drive. Anyone has either of these or is there something else worth getting ?


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  • #2
    iwillhtfu
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    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/crank-brothers-multi-mini-tool-19/rp-prod7455

    I've this, it's big but fits in a saddle bag and has every tool you'll need.


  • #3
    johnk123
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    I've the same multitool myself and it's great, however the specs quote it to be 8/9/10 speed.. think the OP wants an 11 specific tool.

    I did read somewhere online that most of the multitool makers are bringing out "upgrades" for their tools... not entirely sure, but I imagine it would just be the actual bit you wind, rather than the pin that would need to be changed out? Would be handy if all I had to do was screw on a new 11 speed compatible attachment when the 11 speed upgrade happens.


  • #4
    easygoing39
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    A chain breaker designed for a 10 spd chain will work on 11 spd chains.


  • #5
    letape
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    easygoing39 wrote: »
    A chain breaker designed for a 10 spd chain will work on 11 spd chains.

    I don't believe so. The links and pins are narrower on 11 speed chains and I have found that they need to be joined with the correct tools (certainly the case for Campagnolo chains).

    OP - my solution is to carry a spare KMC quick link in case you need to rejoin a chain on the road.


  • #6
    omri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭omri


    letape wrote: »
    OP - my solution is to carry a spare KMC quick link in case you need to rejoin a chain on the road.

    Got that already. Got multitool as well, now all I need is a pocket size 11speed chain tool.


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  • #7
    easygoing39
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    Split a shimano ultegra 6800 chain with a 10 spd chain breaker last week.Used same tool to insert the chain connector pin.


  • #8
    omri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭omri


    easygoing39 wrote: »
    Split a shimano ultegra 6800 chain with a 10 spd chain breaker last week.Used same tool to insert the chain connector pin.

    I did the same tbh - anyway got tools on order so will be able to comment on Park Tool CT-4.3, CT-6.3 and Topeak Link 11 Folding Tool.


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