Originally Posted by
SoSmellyAir
Heh, two of my Nespresso machines were about that price, so only coffee, no massage.
I have the Park Tool version, don't see any reason to get a more expensive one, and after breaking a couple of chains, think I could have easily made do with a less expensive one. Now that most Shimano chains come with a quick link, the chain breaker is only used once or twice per chain to shorten the chain, and there is no need to finesse a new chain pin into place afterward.
I get that we all like professional tools, but despite each of us owning multiple bikes and occasionally fix them for others, it is not like we all work full time at the LBS.
That Topeak breaker I got has a little double-hook thingy inside the handle. It holds the chain together while you get the quick-link connected. It's handy for me because I have a tendency to lose grip in the chain, launch half a quick-link across my garage, and I'm not always successful in recovering them. I was going to make a hook from a piece of wire, but never got around to it before I bought the new breaker.
You are correct that I'm not a pro mechanic. I've never been one, and I never will be. However, I do enjoy working on my bikes, and I like doing it even more with nice tools.
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