Park Tool  Compact Chain Tool

$31.95
Members get an est. $3.19 in rewards

This lightweight, compact Park chain tool is built to travel! Fits into any pocket or bike bag, yet performs like a shop-quality instrument.

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Features

  • Features a fine thread, special "V"-shaped handle for light weight, and a super strong, replaceable pin to make chain removal easy
  • Works on any chain, including Hyperglide
  • Has a built-in shelf for loosening tight links

Made in USA.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Cycling

Weight

77 grams

Material(s)

Steel

Reviews
49 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

85% 28 of 33 reviewers recommended

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

11 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars
17 years ago
Effective basic tool
First off, tool is well constructed, it really feels like it'll last a lifetime, and it's so small that I think it belongs in every cyclist's road bag along with a spare chain. But the downsides are: can be difficult to operate, due to small size, especially in dark/rainy conditions. I got pretty desperate at one point and applied enough pressure to break off the drive arm component of the device, leaving me totally screwed with a [$]dollar key chain. I reccomend this with reservation that this tool is good, but not idiot proof. signed, idiot. PS: got off the mountain 8 hours later.
antsam999
Los Angeles, Ca

Most Helpful Critical Review

11 people found this review helpful
5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
9 years ago
Very Disappointing
I bought this tool and the corkscrew pin snapped during first use. I know a thing or two about working on bikes and this tool just simply isn't made for the real task at hand. Not okay for a tool that costs $17.
jtuck249
Acworth, GA, United States
antsam999
Location:Los Angeles, Ca
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
17 years ago

Effective basic tool

First off, tool is well constructed, it really feels like it'll last a lifetime, and it's so small that I think it belongs in every cyclist's road bag along with a spare chain. But the downsides are: can be difficult to operate, due to small size, especially in dark/rainy conditions. I got pretty desperate at one point and applied enough pressure to break off the drive arm component of the device, leaving me totally screwed with a [$]dollar key chain. I reccomend this with reservation that this tool is good, but not idiot proof. signed, idiot. PS: got off the mountain 8 hours later.

TimG
Location:Nashville
Age:45–54
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago

Park tools CT-5

Purchased the Park Tool CT-5 mini chain tool to break & resize a new Shimano chain for my road bike. As my experience has been with other Park Tools, this US made tool effectively does what it was designed to do and there are instructions included in the package as well as online for guidance. Park Tool even makes replaceable pins when/if you need them. A quality made tool that comes with a lifetime warranty.

Age:45–54
jtuck249
Location:Acworth, GA, United States
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars
9 years ago

Very Disappointing

I bought this tool and the corkscrew pin snapped during first use. I know a thing or two about working on bikes and this tool just simply isn't made for the real task at hand. Not okay for a tool that costs $17.

Bruno
Location:Silverthorne, CO
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Don't ride without it

Few things turn a bike ride into a walk faster than a broken chain. A spare link, and this tool fit in with the essentials on my compact saddle rail bag. You should never bend the pin if used properly, but the pin can back out from rattling down the trail, so use some medium strength thread locker to keep it intact. Spare pins are available, part number CTP.

Hike Bike Swim
Location:Alaska
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
5 years ago

Good quality

Works great. Just used it to swap out my worn chain with no problem what so ever. I'm a machinist but you don't have to be to have good luck using this tool! Park Tool is equal to the Snap-On of the bike world so I insist on their brand for quality. Replaceable driver tip is a nice attribute should it ever break. Small enough that I tossed it in my handlebar pack if I should need it on the trail.

Josef
Location:Atlanta, GA
Age:25–34
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Effective tool

Bought it to remove and add a chain... It works, you'll have to put more force into in then you'd expect to get the pins to come out but it works

Age:25–34
lkpbri
Location:santa rosa, ca
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
16 years ago

every toolbox needs this

Simply put, if you enjoy biking and don't like taking your bike to the shop for everything, get this tool.

flaneur
Location:Scotland
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
16 years ago

essential

You have to have one of these. The Park is well made and easy to use. Learn how to split, join and spread the chain on your doorstep, to reduce anxiety in the outdoors.

Drew R
Location:Washington, DC
Age:35–44
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago

Well built low cost chain tool

Well built low cost chain tool. I had bought another one from Amazon from a no name brand and it broke quickly. This one from Park seems much better.

Age:35–44
tobogganjones
Location:Arlington, VA
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
11 years ago

A decent chain tool for the price

If you want to change the chain on your bike when it wears out you need a chain tool. If you don't want to pay to much this is the one to get. I only give it four stars instead of five because the handle is some what small and hard to grip while turning.

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