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Veloo
10-02-2013, 08:39 PM
Got a KMC 11 speed chain for my Campy gruppo. Do these need a special tool like the Campy chains to remove rivets or can I use my regular Topeak chain breaker?
summilux
10-02-2013, 08:47 PM
any breaker works
enr1co
10-02-2013, 09:23 PM
You need one of these ~$15

http://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-MLP-1-Master-Pliers/dp/B000AA30BG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380766842&sr=8-2&keywords=park+chain+pliers

And a couple of these master links- ~ $5 each.

http://www.amazon.com/KMC-11-Speed-Missing-Silver/dp/B004DJE1L8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380766929&sr=8-1&keywords=kmc+11+speed+master+links
Steve in SLO
10-02-2013, 09:28 PM
Your Topeak will work just fine. I use my expensive Campy 10 speed chain tool, but that is only because I paid way too much for it and I have to use it any chance I get. Those Park pliers are nice to have, but not really needed.
oldpotatoe
10-03-2013, 07:10 AM
Got a KMC 11 speed chain for my Campy gruppo. Do these need a special tool like the Campy chains to remove rivets or can I use my regular Topeak chain breaker?

Campagnolo 11s chains don't need a Campagnolo tool to remove links.

Use any tool to shorten the chain..then use the link.
bikeridah
10-03-2013, 07:32 AM
The link does require some force to snap closed (and pull open). I use needle nosed pliers.
binxnyrwarrsoul
10-03-2013, 07:44 AM
Campagnolo 11s chains don't need a Campagnolo tool to remove links.

Use any tool to shorten the chain..then use the link.

Campy tool is needed to install a Campy chain with a Campy pin, though, correct?
oldpotatoe
10-03-2013, 07:49 AM
Campy tool is needed to install a Campy chain with a Campy pin, though, correct?

Either Campagnolo tool or Pedros, Park both have 'peening/mushroom the pin end', functions. Others probably also/

KMC links and IRD links also, for 11s.
summilux
10-03-2013, 08:58 AM
No tools needed to snap the linker (I'm talking non-campy here). In a bike stand, assemble the link , apply rear brake and use other hand to apply force to the pedal till you hear a click.

And yah that Campy 10s chain tool is great. It was $60 when I bought mine and it seemed like an incredible amount of money then. But compared to the 11s tool, it seems like a downright bargain now. Thank god for KMC and IRD links.