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10-01.-2004, 11:42 AM
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Is Campy chain tool necessary?
I'm just wondering if the Campy CN200 chain tool is really necessary for using with their new 2004 10sp chain? Will another, less expensive tool do the job? Anybody know
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10-01.-2004, 01:39 PM
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Re: Is Campy chain tool necessary?
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You sure it's a different chain? As for my 2003 Record chain, NO. It's easy to simply use a $5 Park or any other tool. Just be careful when you do it. Some people use a c-clamp to hold the link in the tool nice and squarely. I didn't bother, and it worked fine. |
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10-01.-2004, 07:21 PM
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I tried a $30 Park chain tool on my 03 10 spd chain. Seemed to work, until I hit the first hill and the chain popped apart.
Called Branford Bike and got a removeable link. That works great. |
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10-01.-2004, 09:10 PM
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Like he said, get the Wippermann and don't look back. 
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11-01.-2004, 12:00 AM
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IRD makes a "no tools required" link for the Campy 10 spd chain, just like the one used on their chains. www.glorycycles.com has it for $10. It's the only way to go !!!!
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11-01.-2004, 12:12 AM
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13-01.-2004, 09:58 PM
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You need the special tool. All 10 speed chains are very thin, and the pin needs to be inserted 100% correct - almost impossible to get with a standard tool. (I broke a Shimano 9 chain....)
Buy a Wipperman chain, works perfect for Campy 10 - better chain, no rust, no tool needed (and no risk for operator error when mounting) |
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14-01.-2004, 12:45 AM
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14-01.-2004, 02:57 AM
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If I remember rightly ( unlikely I know, boudreaux ) when Campy launched the 10 speed you did need a special tool but after people had bought it they changed the design of the chain and now it´s not needed ( or another special tool is )
From what I read the connex chain ( 10 speed ) got a mixed review from letter writers to www.cyclingnews.com , check it out .
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14-01.-2004, 03:05 AM
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