Park chain tool help

[Spokeshave]

Hey all,
I made a little extra scratch on eBay and want to treat myself to a chain breaking tool. I was looking at the Park websight and they have several for different speed applications,etc... I work on my Schwinn 3,5 and 10 speeds and coaster brake bikes ( old murray,roadmaster etc...)
Does anybody know what model number tool I need ? I don't want to get stuck with one that won't work for me.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. :?
Spokes

 

[user 135]

I really like the CT5. It works on all the chains I have from single speed to 9 speed. You could spend more but I think the CT5 would suit your needs.

 

[Spokeshave]

Just what I needed.Thanks Clancy.

 

[hubgearfreak]

i know nothing about park tools. but i would recommend wenger swiss army knife bike tool. it does chains of course and also has a good knife and a bottle opener, all in a pocket size lump :wink:

 

[ckdesigns69]

Glad to hear you are going with a park tool. I have bought two of those junk bell tools from wallyworld and it is a waste of money. Heck, they break on the second application. I need to pick up a good one myself. Guess I will look at park. Thanks.

 

[deorman]

i know nothing about park tools. but i would recommend wenger swiss army knife bike tool. it does chains of course and also has a good knife and a bottle opener, all in a pocket size lump :wink:

I've got one of those, it's great for a tool bag, but the Park is easier to use, better for a shop tool, IMO.

 

[M.Martian]

I've got a CT-5 and really like it. The CT-3 and CT-7 look to work exactly the same way but are more of a shop/work bench version. I'm sure they are a little easier to use/handle, but I don't have the money for both so the portable route is the way I went.

 

[LowpowerD]

The CT-5 has worked great for me. Buy one.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

I can actually do a chain faster with a screwdriver and hammer than I can with a real chain breaker, Been doing it like that for 18+ years. Then to put it back together I line it up and use my vise grips to squish it back together and mushroom the pin so it doesn't fall out.
Oldskool style 8)

 

[socal_jack]

I've got the CT-3 and have used it on everything including 3/16" heavy BMX chains(takes some gyrating) and half-link chains(with some patience), besides the usual 1/8" single speed and derailleur chains. Very versatile. For a chainbreaker on the go, much better to get one of the multi-tools, the chain breaker on the Crank Brothers multi-tool is very good and has serviced many a chain on mtb rides.

 

[77XLT]

Will this CT-5 chain break tool work on chains for 60's and 70's bike chains? Or is there another recommended models?
(This tool will seldom be used)

 

[user 135]

Yes it will work on most chains with the exception of Skiptooth(1" pitch) that was commonly used prior to WWII.

 

[ozzmonaut]

I'm digging my CT-3.2 It has an adjustable shelf to fit just about any chain.

 

[BackWoodCycle]

Yes it will work on most chains with the exception of Skiptooth(1" pitch) that was commonly used prior to WWII.

What would be the easiest way to remove a skiptooth chain then? I've used a screwdriver and a hammer many times :lol: