more economical alternative to the Campagnolo chain tool?
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4.3 is fine for the job
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I had the Park Tool, possibly an earlier version than 4.3, and found it was very poor at joining Campag chain as it does not lock the chain in position.
On the other hand I can give a strong recommend for the BBB ProfiConnect BTL55. Despite a low price it's solidly made. It has a screw-in mini anvil that secures the chain in position and that is key to driving in the new pin. You can turn the anvil round to present a blank face that supports the inserted pin for peening. There's even a little wire clip for holding a loop of chain against derailleur tension.
On the other hand I can give a strong recommend for the BBB ProfiConnect BTL55. Despite a low price it's solidly made. It has a screw-in mini anvil that secures the chain in position and that is key to driving in the new pin. You can turn the anvil round to present a blank face that supports the inserted pin for peening. There's even a little wire clip for holding a loop of chain against derailleur tension.
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I have the campy tool, but don't use it much. I like to remove the chain for a proper cleaning at some point, so I might as well use a quick link to start with. The wipperman link is pricey, but easiest to deal with.
Just about any tool will work to shorten the chain.
Just about any tool will work to shorten the chain.
I have a Lezyne chain tool that does the peening on campy chains. It worked fine but came with no instructions (none to be found on their web site either and no response from their support email).
I would go with any 12 speed breaker, and then a 12 speed quick link. It's a better solution. There are a few thread here about 12 speed quick links.
Also those tools are about 1/2 to 3/4 the price of the campy tool. maybe save up for it? I have the campy tool and it's very nice : )
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Also those tools are about 1/2 to 3/4 the price of the campy tool. maybe save up for it? I have the campy tool and it's very nice : )
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guess i'll go looking for those 12s QL threadsuraqt wrote: ↑Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:56 amI would go with any 12 speed breaker, and then a 12 speed quick link. It's a better solution. There are a few thread here about 12 speed quick links.
Also those tools are about 1/2 to 3/4 the price of the campy tool. maybe save up for it? I have the campy tool and it's very nice : )
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While I rarely deal with Campagnolo any more, the Chain tools are worth the cost. We have 10 and 11 speed, and if you are going to be using these in a shop environment, or working on multiple bikes and friends bikes, I would spend the money. The Park 4.3 works, but not nearly as well.
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Unior Pro chain tool 1647/2ABI - supports Campagnolo 11 speed
https://uniortools.com/eng/product/1647 ... ool#129853
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAm9dQH9ipo
29,17 EUR:
https://www.bike24.com/p2159294.html
On USA page, it says it's compatible with 5-12 speed chains:
https://uniorusa.com/store/screw-type-chain-tool/
They also have more expensive version, Master chain tool 1647/2BBI - with Campagnolo chain pin blocker
https://uniortools.com/eng/product/1647 ... ool#946257
https://uniorusa.com/store/master-chain ... 7-2bbi-us/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSnsL8WuCE0
https://uniortools.com/eng/product/1647 ... ool#129853
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAm9dQH9ipo
29,17 EUR:
https://www.bike24.com/p2159294.html
On USA page, it says it's compatible with 5-12 speed chains:
https://uniorusa.com/store/screw-type-chain-tool/
They also have more expensive version, Master chain tool 1647/2BBI - with Campagnolo chain pin blocker
https://uniortools.com/eng/product/1647 ... ool#946257
https://uniorusa.com/store/master-chain ... 7-2bbi-us/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSnsL8WuCE0