I came very close to purchasing a premium name chain break tool. However, I read one negative comment on an expensive chain break tool and kept searching until I found this one…yes, it is as sturdy and durable as it looks. I used it to break a KMC hv700 chain on my Fuji Traverse 1.5 24 speed (3 chain ring & 8 speed cassette). This very reasonably priced tool easily punched out the pin on my “narrow” 1/2” x 3/32” chain. I was so happy I went ahead and did a chain replacement on my other bike (I had purchased 2 KMC Z8.1 chains with included MissingLink BR/CL571R, one chain as a spare). This tool paid for itself on the first use! Very happy! (I opted to buy this sturdy looking single tool rather than a cheaper looking “kit” which had extra tools for clicking the MissingLink to lock it, etc….I just put it on and easily click the MissingLing by using the crank and chainring and holding the wheel… no tool needed.)
Note: I have no idea about using this tool on “mushroom” type rivets on higher end chains. At first, I had considered buying a higher end chain with “ mushroom” rivets and hardened links. However, I decided that a super hardened chain would likely just wear my cheap Shimano cassettes even faster. So I am very happy to stick with the standard “ narrow” KMC chains and cassettes that I already had.
| Color | Silver, Black |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum |
| Brand | ATLIN |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.2 x 0.6 x 5 inches |
| Item Weight | 5 Ounces |
| Included Components | spare push bolt, chain tool instructions |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Folded Size | approximately 0.6 x 3.2 x 5 inches |
| UPC | 863865000314 |
| Manufacturer | ATLIN |
| Part Number | BI1002A |
| Item Weight | 5 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.2 x 0.6 x 5 inches |
| Item model number | BI1002A |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
