Originally Posted by
habilis
Many people say they carry a chain breaker with them on the road. Is this from an abundance of caution, or do well-maintained chains sometimes break in normal use? With modern chains, wouldn't a full kit also need a master link and the tools for opening and closing it? I've installed and removed "Missing Links" without special tools, but at home.
And many people don't know how to, or will, shift with little pedaling pressure. Off road riding has moments where this good technique can be hard to accomplish. Tandems too. So the need to carry a chain breaker is somewhat rider dependent as well as where they're riding. I carry one on my MtBike, tandem and touring bike (when actually touring). Andy.