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$100 for a chain tool? Unless you're a mechanic changing chains daily, there's no need for that.
Heavy Duty Chain Breaker
$10. It worked fine on mine.
Heavy Duty Chain Breaker
$10. It worked fine on mine.
However, it is a good thing to carry in a "spares" pouch.A clip link doesn't fit the pin to side plate as tightly. I won't use one on a road bike.
And it will for the great majority. It's just as true it is much more likely to fail than a properly riveted link. It isn't just the clip coming off that's a danger, parts break because they aren't held as solidly. The type of link that requires pressing the side plate on is much better. Some clip links require that and they are probably okay. If a master link can be assembled with fingers alone, I don't want it.ive used clip type before, worked ok for me. :yesnod:
The screw type master links work fine. I have used them for at least one, but possibly two chains.Have not seen much on the screw type master links. It seems like it would be better than a clip, but not as secure as a rivet.