My experience with the chainbreaker is that most chains don’t go back together nicely anymore like they used to with 8spd or even 9spd. So I’m using quick-links for all repairs. When I ran Shimano chains I used to carry long pins for years and those required a chain tool but I can rip out the bad links with pliers to install the quick-link and a chainbreaker otherwise isn’t useful.
Zip-ties! I used all mine doing a spot fix on my commuter. Probably a good idea to replenish!
March 20, 2020, 1:14 p.m. - Andrew Major
My experience with the chainbreaker is that most chains don’t go back together nicely anymore like they used to with 8spd or even 9spd. So I’m using quick-links for all repairs. When I ran Shimano chains I used to carry long pins for years and those required a chain tool but I can rip out the bad links with pliers to install the quick-link and a chainbreaker otherwise isn’t useful. Zip-ties! I used all mine doing a spot fix on my commuter. Probably a good idea to replenish!