Originally Posted by
dsbrantjr
I like the Chain Brute, I have one in each bike's seat bag. I also use SRAM chains with the quick link but keep the tool (and spare links) with me in case a link gets damaged. No reason the Topeak tool shouldn't work OK as well. Lightly oil or grease the screw threads for ease of use.
Don't be surprised if the new chain skips on the old cassette, which may need to be replaced also if the chain is badly worn. But try the new chain first.
Actually that bike uses a freewheel instead of a cassette. If the chain is already skipping I would go ahead and plan on replacing both and get a measuring tool to catch the chain wear sooner next time.