Park Tool Mini Chain Brute Chain Tool - CT-5C

by Park Tool

Product Description

Don't allow yourself to get stuck on the road or trail with a busted chain and a long hike ahead of you. Pack the 77 g Park Tool Mini Chain Brute Chain Tool-CT-5C with you and crank your way home. Easy use and shop performance is provided by the V-shaped handle and super strong replaceable pin. The Mini Chain Brute Chain Tool works on any derailleur chain and is also compatible with 10-speed chains. Take advantage of the link loosening shelf built into this tool to loosen up tight links after making repairs.

Product Features

• Material: hardened steel
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• Recommended Use: fixing and adjusting chains
• Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B003RZPIBG
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,334 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #6 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Bike Tools & Equipment > Hand Tools

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Won't install Shimano reinforced connector pins, September 23, 2009

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Wildhare - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Park Tool Mini Chain Brute Chain Tool - CT-5C (Sports)

The Park Tool CT-5 Mini Chain Brute Tool worked fine to remove my old chain but it did not work to install my new chain. I was installing a Shimano CN-HG93 9 speed narrow chain which uses a reinforced connector pin with a break-off adapter extension to facilitate assembly. The length of this pin exceeds the available throw of this chain tool and it was of no value in installing the new chain. I ended up taking my bike to my local Trek bike shop where they installed the new chain for no charge.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great tool. No need for a more expensive tool for a few uses., March 7, 2011

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C. Macaluso (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Park Tool Mini Chain Brute Chain Tool - CT-5C (Sports)

After reading many reviews on Chain Tools I was unsure whether or not this little guy would do the job. However, I am happy to report that this tool worked perfectly to break two separate chains that I needed to break down. It is well made and very sturdy. My only complaint is that, being so small, it is hard to gain leverage necessary to easily break the chain. I was still able to break the chains without much issue, but I can imagine this would be a bit easier on a tool with a long handle which can be had for 2-6 times the price of this one. I'll stick with the Park CT-5 at this price and function.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Park mini chain tool, December 6, 2010

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Jerome R. Greenberg "jeff240v" (Des Moines, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Park Tool Mini Chain Brute Chain Tool - CT-5C (Misc.)

This is a very good small take along tool... small is the operative word. Very good steel and precision fabrication, used properly it gets the job done. 1) don't push the pin all the way out, unless it's a shimano chain and you have the replacement break off pin ( you need a pliers to break the scored pin ) 2 you may need to put a screw driver through the tool grip for more leverage with a tight or corroded pin ( I don't let my chains get rusty ). 3) expect to work slower with this tool than a big shop tool with lot's of leverage and grip... then you'll do fine, Park tools are usually excellent.

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