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BIKEHAND Bike Bicycle Chain Master Link Pliers Tool - MTB Road Quick Link Remover Removal - Compatible with All Brands: Shimano Sram KMC Chain - Standard or Compact

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Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. Bike link pliers, which are sometimes called master link pliers, are used when you need to remove, replace or repair the chain on a bicycle. Most bike chains include a master link, which makes it easy to remove the chain. The jaws of the pliers are shaped specifically to fit into the links of the chain. You need to open up the pliers and insert the jaws on either side of the master link. Once the pliers are engaged with the link, you can squeeze the handles to break the link. Bike link pliers will also help you reassemble the chain once you’re done working with it.

Durability**: Built to withstand the demands of a busy workshop, these pliers are constructed from high-quality materials that can handle frequent use. You can trust that they will remain a dependable tool in your arsenal for years to come. Pliers are a useful hand tool, and they come in many different varieties. Each kind of pliers is designed to do specific jobs, though all pliers use a similar design. Pliers consist of two metal levers that are joined at a pivot point, or fulcrum. On the shorter side of the fulcrum are the jaws, which also include pipe grips and a cutting tool. On the longer side of the fulcrum are handles. As a result of the position of the fulcrum, users are able to amplify their force and focus it on the specific object being manipulated by the jaws of the device. Pliers are especially handy for holding, gripping, prying apart and cutting objects. What I use is Wipperman Connex links. They’re a mechanical fit, not a press/snap fit. Not tools are needed to install or remove them, which is what I like about them most (be sure to orient them correctly following the instructions – it’s not that obvious how it’s done). Mine have always run smooth and quiet. That’s what I’d try if I were you even though they do cost more. Hope this helps and thanks for the great comments.

As shown below, I unseated this tire and levered it out to test. No real issues to speak of, but if you look closely at the third photo in the triple series, you will notice a tiny bit of anodizing rubbed off in a very small 1cm section. A non-issue for me, but if you are really concerned about it, there’s nothing stopping you from filing the lever spoon to a completely rounded surface. Thanks for your reply: helpful, as were other comments. I must say I haven’t felt entirely confident in my understanding of the situation – because it didn’t make sense to me, and still doesn’t, really. Removing and replacing removes enough metal to make a difference? Is that observable somehow? Is there some number of reuses at which the link becomes prone to falling apart? Does lubrication make any difference? My 11 speed chains last about 6,000 kms before they are -05% worn. I recently moved to waxing, which needs redoing every 200 kms, which will be 30 times per chain, so the economics of not reusing links are not good. Assuming SRAM chains, does it make any difference which ‘reusable’ link I use? Comparative prices from Bike24 are Wipperman Connex E14.51, KMC E4.61 compared with SRAM E2.76. Does anything about the performance of a Wipperman link justify the extra cost? What is connecting link performance? Noise? Keep in mind that some bike link pliers help you open the links, some help close the links and some do both jobs. If you don’t want to get two separate tools, look for two-in-one bike link pliers that will help you both open and close the links. In addition to the handles being padded, you may want to consider getting pliers that have no-slip grips. This helps to ensure that your hands don’t come off the handles while you’re exerting force. It’s a good way to keep yourself safe and make sure your bike frame and chain don’t get any dents.

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