what is a good chain tool for dealing with really thick chains.

just pulled out a nice new kmc 410h last night to complete my new drivetrain only to find out i couldn't trim it down because the damn thing wouldn't even fit in my chain tool.

anyone have any suggestions? would be great if it worked well on all other types of chains as well.

The new Park CT-3.2 can handle any size/type chain.

CT-3's are awesome

The CT-3.2 is even better.

What is the difference?

The CT-3.2 has a Google attachment.

Nice!

over lunch i went on a hunt (to the only LBS here in the city within walking distance) to try to find a 3.2.

the shop dude told me that while the 3 (he had never heard of the 3.2) was good if i wanted to be sure i could tackle ANY chain i should get the ct-7.

and since he just happened to have one back in the repair shop they barely ever used he gave me a deal on it.

i woulda liked one chain tool that does it all but having this for the 1/8" chains and my standard tool for puny little narrower chains seemed like a good compromise.

after hefting it and seeing it's quality vs the tool i currently have i will probably replace the current cheapo with a 3.2 when i get an opportunity but until then i can just use el cheapo for my other chain breaking needs.

thanks for the help!

The 3.2 is brand new and basically combines the CT-7 and CT-3 (making it compatible with all chains), plus a few improved features.

the 3.2 isn't compatible with campy 11sp...which is why i went with the hozan c371...it's kinda pricey though.

This is true. All chains except Campy.

So it's not a problem then

Precisely.

Can the CT 3 be used for 1/8 single speed chains.

Yes.

Thank you

False information is false.

The CT-3 is for narrower chains and the CT-7 is for 1/8" and 3/16" chains. The new CT-3.2 basically combines the two.

Crap.
I just bought a CT 3 thinking it will work with single speed chains.
Has any buddy used the CT 3 with single speed chains?
Bought it on line and returning it will be a PIA.
What options?

I've used it with my SRAM chain ... or maybe it was a different one. Sorry man >.<

It may work if you're not using a chain with extra thick or oddly-shaped side plates - like a KMC K710 or D101.

I keep a park ct-5 in my saddle bag at all times. Works fine with road and 1/8th" chains. Not a bad choice for someone who doesn't have to break chains all the time but works fine even if you do.

I have a CT-5 works fine on everything that I have used it on.

qft.

try a kmc 410h. i have a kmc 710 sl that wouldn't work with my normal tool either.

the regular kmc 410 or a PC-1 work fine with a normal chaintool..