Campy 10 and 11speed Chain Tool Suggestions

[pjmsj21]

As I recall the official Campy chain tool for 11speed is pretty pricey. Are there viable alternatives that you could suggest for both 10 and 11 speed chains?

TIA

[Ralph]

I think most people decide not to get the tool, and use a chain with a Quick Link. Or use the Campy chain with a Quick Link that fits it.

Personally, I use KMC chains. They shift great, last a long time, and come with a factory quick link. 10's and 11's.

But.....the Campy tool sure is nice.

[zmudshark]

One tool to rule them all:

http://www.amazon.com/Pedros-Tutto-Multi-Chain-Tool/dp/B00HRC5GRG

[rePhil]

Yep, Pedros.


One tool to rule them all:

http://www.amazon.com/Pedros-Tutto-Multi-Chain-Tool/dp/B00HRC5GRG

[FlashUNC]

I splurged on the Campy tool. Man....its something else. But I'm sure the Pedros and Park Tool versions will do the same job.

Quick Links are great, I think.

[pjmsj21]

I have a quick link on my 11 speed Campy chain, but I need to install a new 10 speed chain and thought/hoped there might be one tool to handle both that was relatively affordable....

Thus it looks like the best bet would be the Pedros tool?



.I think most people decide not to get the tool, and use a chain with a Quick Link. Or use the Campy chain with a Quick Link that fits it.

Personally, I use KMC chains. They shift great, last a long time, and come with a factory quick link. 10's and 11's.

But.....the Campy tool sure is nice.

[zmudshark]

The Park will break a 10 or 11s chain, but will not peen an 11s Campy chain. If you will always use quick links, it's about half the price.

http://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-CT-3-2-Chain/dp/B00A9A1JOC

[zap]

I purchased the Campy 11 chain tool. Really nice. I use a standard Park tool for Campy 10 chains. It does require extra care but nothing to difficult.

[morrisericd]

I bought the Tutto. It's really nice and all but if I had to do it again I'd stick with my Park Professional chain tool (still have it and it's the one I reach for when dealing with chains) and just use KMC links. They're easy to use and I haven't noticed any shifting differences between using them and the Tutto peening method.

[DRZRM]

I invested in the Campy 10 tool, and loved it. It is beautifully engineered and works perfectly. But when I went to Campy 11 I just couldn't face buying another tool at a even higher price point, and don't you need an additional peening tool? I got the Pedros Tutto and never looked back. It is always the tool I grab now for 10 and 11 speed chains on Shimano and Campy, and I've actually gone back from quick links to pins now that I have a good peening tool.

[ultraman6970]

IME... as long as you are using 11 or 10 speed missing links with the 11 speed chain, you can use any (GOOD ONE? NO 5 bucks crappppy ones) 10 speed compatible tool to brake the chain to the length you need.

[FlashUNC]

I invested in the Campy 10 tool, and loved it. It is beautifully engineered and works perfectly. But when I went to Campy 11 I just couldn't face buying another tool at a even higher price point, and don't you need an additional peening tool? I got the Pedros Tutto and never looked back. It is always the tool I grab now for 10 and 11 speed chains on Shimano and Campy, and I've actually gone back from quick links to pins now that I have a good peening tool.

Campy's 11 speed tool has an integrated peening mechanism. Its pretty trick.

[oldpotatoe]

As I recall the official Campy chain tool for 11speed is pretty pricey. Are there viable alternatives that you could suggest for both 10 and 11 speed chains?

TIA

You get what you pay for BUT Pedros Tutti will do 8-11s(including peening).

Park has a chain break tool, then a separate peen tool. Or as suggested, any chain tool to shorten, then use a Wipperman, IRD, KMC quick link.

[schwa86]

I bought this, which claims to handle the peening too, though I threw a quick link in so didn't try it.

http://www.parktool.com/product/master-chain-tool-with-peening-anvil-ct-4-3

[daker13]

One tool to rule them all:

http://www.amazon.com/Pedros-Tutto-Multi-Chain-Tool/dp/B00HRC5GRG

I use the cheapest Park Tool trailside number, end up frustrated with greasy hands but the job done... how much easier would the Pedros make the job?

[darkmother]

I have this tool from Lezyne:

http://www.lezyne.com/product-shptools-11spdchaindr.php#.VU9V4Y5Viko

It works well enough for my home mechanic needs.