KMC pliers - worth it or not?

[boydj]

Like, er this sort of thing, then? The thing that you don't need to use so often if you have... quick links.

Invaluable to have in your bag if the chain breaks, though.

BTW, I've never had a problem opening a quick link with standard pliers.

 

[ayceejay]

I'm surprised nobody is marketing the bent piece of wire that holds the chain together after you have removed the friggin 'magic link', I already have the Elastoplast.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

[QUOTE 2946299, member: 259"]I'm going to replace two Shimano chains with KMC ones, but it seems that they can be difficult to open. Does anyone think it's worth getting the KMC link opener at the same time?[/quote]

I have some of those and they work very well.

 

[slowmotion]

It's just me, then, that finds a specialist tool for opening links which are ostensibly designed to be opened without specialist tools annoying?

When you meet the awkward one, you will understand.
( The link, that is)

 

[theclaud]

When you meet the awkward one, you will understand.
( The link, that is)

I dunno about KMC, but if an SRAM link doesn't open, the correct procedure is to stop swearing, walk around the room once or twice, take a swig of beer or tea and then do it again calmly. It's usually just because you've forgotten the correct action and have started to wrestle with it.

 

[RichK]

I bought a pair of chain link pliers (paid about a fiver) and thought it was a fiver well spent the first time I used them as I'd always struggled previously.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

I believe that the SRAM link is held together by a sharp edge, which is damaged when you pop it off and that SRAM say they should only be used once. I know they are easier than KMC links which are reusable.

 

[PatrickPending]

I believe that the SRAM link is held together by a sharp edge, which is damaged when you pop it off and that SRAM say they should only be used once. I know they are easier than KMC links which are reusable.

I believe that this is for their 10 speed and above chains....one reason why I only buy KMC for my 10 speed bikes. Not had any problems reusing the missing link on my SRAM chain on my 9 speed commuter....]

 

[Deleted member 22722]

I'm surprised nobody is marketing the bent piece of wire that holds the chain together after you have removed the friggin 'magic link', I already have the Elastoplast.

You mean one of these? And yes I bought one

 

[ayceejay]

Ha! well there ya go.

 

[Crackle]

I can't recall whether I've got SRAM or KMC chains which may account for why I can never get the farking links open. See look, I'm swearing now and I'm only thinking about undoing one of the bastard things

 

[compo]

With arthritic and slightly deformed fingers the chain link pliers have been an absolute godsend. My next investment will be one of those tools for fitting and tightening cable ties.

 

[jayonabike]

Yep I also bought a pair of the pliers. A great piece of kit.

 

[ianrauk]

With arthritic and slightly deformed fingers the chain link pliers have been an absolute godsend. My next investment will be one of those tools for fitting and tightening cable ties.

Fourth Hand Tool.... yup have one of those too

 

[compo]

Fourth Hand Tool.... yup have one of those too

Thanks, I wasn't sure what they were called!