shop chain breaker

AngryScientist · #1 10-17-2019, 09:34 AM

I have a nice Park Tools chain breaker in my basement shop, but wanted another to keep in the garage. Mistakenly bought the Pedros "Apprentice" tool, what a POS.

The pin will not sit in the correct spot to line up and push the chain pin out, and feels crudely made. it's literally worthless.

anyway, what is your 50 dollar ish chain breaker of choice? Or should i just buy another Park? One thing i appreciate about the Park tool is the pin is easily replaced and easily sourced.

The lezyne looks nice. Thoughts?

R3awak3n · #2 10-17-2019, 09:37 AM

No experience with the lezyne but I got 2 parks (1 for track chain and 1 road chain) and they have been VERY good. Why not buy another park?

p nut · #3 10-17-2019, 09:44 AM

No experience with the cheaper Apprentice tool, but Pedros Tutto has been excellent.

berserk87 · #4 10-17-2019, 09:47 AM

I have been hard on chain tools. I finally settled on the shop quality Park one and it's been dandy. I have broken/bent the pins on others that I've had. There comes a point where having the right tool is worth it versus the aggravation of a crappy one.

AngryScientist · #5 10-17-2019, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by p nut

No experience with the cheaper Apprentice tool, but Pedros Tutto has been excellent.

this is the way the pin sits in the Apprentice. it's bottomed out and there is no way to center the push pin.

garbage!

zzy · #6 10-17-2019, 10:02 AM

Return the apprentice and get the tutto

Jaybee · #7 10-17-2019, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by zzy

Return the apprentice and get the tutto

This.

FYI, Pedros is good people, if you let them know that your tool isn't working correctly they will make it right.

PacNW2Ford · #8 10-17-2019, 03:19 PM

I have and like the Shimano TL-CN34 shop tool.

donevwil · #9 10-17-2019, 03:33 PM

Unfortunately I only use chain tools for shortening a new one anymore so my cheap Ritchey is perfectly fine.

Although on my "someday" money no object list"

Abbey Bike Tool Decade Chain Tool

Gummee · #10 10-17-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

this is the way the pin sits in the Apprentice. it's bottomed out and there is no way to center the push pin.

garbage!

break out a file and fix it

/problem

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donevwil · #11 10-17-2019, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

this is the way the pin sits in the Apprentice. it's bottomed out and there is no way to center the push pin.

garbage!

My 8 spd Park tool did this, the tang was too thick for a 10 spd chain. Not a slot depth issue. The file rec worked. Did you buy an 8 spd era tool?

AngryScientist · #12 10-17-2019, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by donevwil

My 8 spd Park tool did this, the tang was too thick for a 10 spd chain. Not a slot depth issue. The file rec worked. Did you buy an 8 spd era tool?

https://pedros.com/products/tools/ca...ce-chain-tool/

the tool is advertised as compatible with working with single through 12 speed chains.

that's a good idea with the file. i have a rat tail round file somewhere in the shop too. off to the garage!

AngryScientist · #13 10-17-2019, 03:50 PM

ooooo and yes, that abbey tool is lustful looking!

that may go on my list for Santa this year

Mikej · #14 10-17-2019, 06:09 PM

I have a Pedro’s tutu- works good! If it was sexiness, Abbey-

quickfeet · #15 10-17-2019, 06:51 PM

The shop level Park chain tools are just plain bullet proof and work with just about everything. Shimano tl-cn34 are awesome but a little more spendy than they are probably worth.

I ended up buying one of the Abbey decade tools about this time last year when there were a couple of coupons that I was able to combine to save a mint. That thing is as overbuilt as you will ever find. I will never need to buy another as long as I’m alive and Abbey is still in business making whatever updated chain plates come out.