https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/tools/products/pack-tools-master-link-combo-pliers
Sold out at mo, definitely worth waiting for.
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Posted 55 minutes ago #
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mines on its way.
Posted 49 minutes ago # -
When I opened the link I thought "meh"
But then I realised they are actually a very good idea - WANT!
Posted 45 minutes ago # -
I have been using a set of these....
https://www.bikerumor.com/2016/11/28/clever-standard-makes-quick-work-re-using-chain-quick-links/
Admittedly they don't store spare master links but having a pair of levers can be handy.
Posted 45 minutes ago # -
want...
Posted 43 minutes ago # -
Thanks. Ordered
Posted 42 minutes ago # -
I must admit they are quite neat but in what scenario do you need to undo a quick link on the trail?
Posted 41 minutes ago # -
in what scenario do you need to undo a quick link on the trail?
...and can't do it with your fingers?
Posted 30 minutes ago # -
chain twisted/jammed or RD damaged and need to shorten the chain. Can be tricky with cold fingers and 11/12 speed links are not designed to be undone (but can with brute force normally) and I find that using the correct tool means less chance of the links flying off when the chain separates and ending up 20m away!
Posted 27 minutes ago # -
muppetWrangler »
...and can't do it with your fingers?
9/10 spd maybe but 11 spd are a bit of a bastard.
I wanted a pair of quick link pliers anyway. these are pretty neat and weigh 38g.
Posted 25 minutes ago # -
You can also do this:
"Get the chain onto the biggest cogs on both the front and rear mechs (to create tension). Turn the crank to get the QR link at the 3 o' clock position on the front cog; hold it there with finger pressure. From the bottom of the cog take up one link's worth of slack in the chain and advance it anti-clockwise, up and round, until it is adjacent to the QR link at the 3 o clock position. If you've done it correctly the QR link and the link next to it (below it) should be pointing outwards in a 'V' shape; hold them both in that position by applying finger pressure to the links on either side. Then simply strike the apex of the 'V' with a small hammer or similar (obviously don't be stupid about it) and the QR link will just come straight off.
"Or use a bit of old brake or gear cable.
Posted 24 minutes ago # -
9/10 spd maybe but 11 spd are a bit of a bastard.
Fair enough, I've broken plenty of 8/9/10 speed chains but I've never had to do an 11 and didn't realise it was significantly harder so was speaking from a point of some ignorance.
Posted 20 minutes ago # -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4aHi7jxY2I
As above, cheaper, lighter and lest space taken in pack!
Posted 16 minutes ago # -
11 and 12 are supposed to be single use.
Re-using them may* lead to death**
*you will die anyway
**or at least a major johnson to top bar/stem impactPosted 15 minutes ago # -
ordered, will match my dropper remotes
Posted 14 minutes ago # -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4aHi7jxY2I
As above, cheaper, lighter and lest space taken in pack!
You normally need to apply a little bit of a squeeze to the links with one hand to help them overcome the little lips, that seemed far too easy and possibly a well worn quick link. It was certainly not gunked up with old lube and grime.
I will try it though as will be useful it it works.
Posted 11 minutes ago # -
its decent/looks good but the price is ridiculous when you can just use either your hands or some old gear cable
Posted 7 minutes ago #
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