Hi. I am perpetually on the lookout for a small, light chain breaker. I will be taking a long trip later this year, and am again looking. In the past I have carried the Park Tool compact chain tool. It is supposed to be 77 grams, 2.7 ounces, which isn't that heavy, but it seems heavy and a little awkward with the attached handle to hold the chain breaker and the moveable rod to twist the pin.

I am looking at the Lyzyne multi chain pliers, which would replace my Wolf Tooth chain pliers but add a chain breaker.

I am also thinking of the following, and solicit comments. I already carry an assortment of bits for a small ratchet wrench. Those could replace the turning handle. I already carry a small Knipex wrench. If the body has flats, the wrench could hold the chain breaker body and replace the attached handle. Since I already carry these tools, removing them from the chain breaker should make is lighter and smaller.

Topeak and Pedro both have a chain breaker with relatively flat sides and separate wrenches to turn the pin. I could cut and grind off the handle for the chain breaker and hold it with my wrench. I could use the hex wrench I already have to turn the pin. All of this would save some weight and, perhaps more importantly, reduce some bulk.

What are your thoughts?

Pedro's compact chain tool

Topeak super chain tool 13s