Chain Breaker broke

[dragnusa]

Just my luck, I almost got the bike Im building for the guy that gave me all the bikes done. And this happens when I went to put the chain on. (i dont generally use master links)

Whats the best breaker for the money? Im looking to spend around $20 on one

 

[CCR]

PARK CT5 / the 3 and 7 are better but cost more. Anything else readily available is usually junk.

 

[dragnusa]

can the CT5 be used on single speed and derailer chains?

 

[model-a]

Where can you get one I guess the internet,E- bay.

 

[user 135]

CT5. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=62155&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

 

[yoothgeye]

I have the Park CT-3, I had a Walmart one that broke on the second chain, so I traded it for another which eventually broke too, but not only the breaking, they are hard to use. My friend bought one for the shop for $10 from the LBS that closed, it was a generic one and it worked better, but when I got the CT-3 I will never use another unless of an emergency.

The CT-3 is smooth and easy on all chains.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

I still use a screwdriver and hammer, then vice grips to put it back together. Has served me well for 20 years. :lol: I eventually want to get a park tool pliar type but trying to convince myself to spend the $70 on one.

 

[dragnusa]

I was rather happy with that one Id say I broke over 50 chains with it, If I could find another Id get it. but havent found anyone that sells bike hand tools

 

[wheelhorseman]

These are THE BEST Will break most any roller chain and are nearly bulletproof.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Chain-B ... 2324e3f215

 

[streetpirate]

I've had great luck with this, but the pin needed to be turned down a bit for bike chain. I just used a dremel.

http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty ... 66488.html

 

[mitchelangelo]

Park CT-3. Great tool and they have replaceable pins. I have bent 2 pins on old, bad rusty chains. Thats pretty good considering it's pressed out close to a hundred pins. Now I use an angle grinder if the chain is too rusty. :wink:

 

[yoothgeye]

I've had great luck with this, but the pin needed to be turned down a bit for bike chain. I just used a dremel.

http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty ... 66488.html

SWEET! I need one of those for my minibike motor chains.

 

[clamdigger]

Cyclo Rivoli with spare punch. Orginal basic model - 3 in 1 chain tool, extracts rivets and sets,eliminates tight links.Bought at LBS in 1960, $3.50 hand written on box. Still using the original case hardened punch. To my amazement these are still being made and sold.Works for 3/32" and 1/8" chain. Made in England.

 

[yoothgeye]

Cyclo Rivoli with spare punch. Orginal basic model - 3 in 1 chain tool, extracts rivets and sets,eliminates tight links.Bought at LBS in 1960, $3.50 hand written on box. Still using the original case hardened punch. To my amazement these are still being made and sold.Works for 3/32" and 1/8" chain. Made in England.

Just did a Google search, these can be bought for $10-$15 new, quite a price increase since 1960. :lol:

Really at that price, if they are still making them like they made yours then this should be a great tool.

 

[goCRUISERgo]

I think I went through 3 or 4 of those walmart chain breakers before I got smart and spent a little money on this park breaker.
Spending some money on good tools is worth it.

 

[deorman]

http://www.hudsontrail.com/searchResults.php

 

[RailRider]

I sell a similar chain breaker on ebay. I remove and install hundreds of chains a year and have never broken one. Many of my chains have been rusty and still works like a champ. I started selling them about 6 years ago after breaking the one wal mart sells on the first chain.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0809774826

 

[dougfisk]

What Park model is that that fits Skip-Tooth? ...Because the one I bought doesn't.

I think I went through 3 or 4 of those walmart chain breakers before I got smart and spent a little money on this park breaker.
Spending some money on good tools is worth it.

 

[dragnusa]

I think I went through 3 or 4 of those walmart chain breakers before I got smart and spent a little money on this park breaker.
Spending some money on good tools is worth it.

The bike hand isn't a walmart breaker, I actually found it on amazon

 

[tulsacruiser]

I've had great luck with this, but the pin needed to be turned down a bit for bike chain. I just used a dremel.

http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty ... 66488.html

I bought one yesterday and broke the pin.