Park CT-5 Chain Tool
06-22-20 | 12:09 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,262
Likes: 92
From: SW Ohio
Bikes: Classic lugged-steel road, touring, gravel
Park CT-5 Chain Tool
Can these be used on newer 10 or 11-spd chains? Sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find anything in search. I have a KMC X10 chain that want to install on a bike with a 1x drivetrain so I thought I would ask first. I don't have any experience with 10-12spd chains, by the way.
06-22-20 | 01:28 PM
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 33,657
Likes: 1,119
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!
If you look at the Park web site under the CT-5 description it says: "Compatible with 3/32" 5 to 12-speed derailleur chains." The only exception is it will not peen Campagnolo 11-speed chains but that's not what you have.
So, yes, it will work with your 10-speed chain.
So, yes, it will work with your 10-speed chain.
06-22-20 | 06:10 PM
#3
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 76
Likes: 12
From: Virginia Beach, VA
Bikes: Litespeed Arenberg Road Bike; Specialized Crossroads XC Pro
I might be wrong but I just want to add that KMC chains typically have Master Links so a chain tool to install the chain is not needed.
06-22-20 | 06:19 PM
#4
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 19,381
Likes: 5,527
From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: Stewart S&S coupled sport tourer, Stewart Sunday light, Stewart Commuting, Stewart Touring, Co Motion Tandem, Stewart 3-Spd, Stewart Track, Fuji Finest, Mongoose Tomac ATB, GT Bravado ATB, JCP Folder, Stewart 650B ATB
About 4 out of 5 chains we install need to be shortened. So 80% of installed chains see a chain tool. We use Park CT-3s (.some extra number) and have no issues. For shortening the tool is of less issue as the link usually can allow for some spreading between the inner plates since they will be held back together by the assembly step, generally with a connecting link. Andy
__________________
AndrewRStewart
AndrewRStewart
06-22-20 | 06:33 PM
#5
Really Old Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,679
Likes: 1,916
From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun
Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3
Although you can often install a chain without shortening, especially if you have a "mountain" RDER, sometimes you'd have severe chain sag on the smallest ring/cogs if you don't.
