First time trying to replace my own chain, and I feel like I’m missing something obvious here. I’m trying to use a park tools CT-5 tool to pop a pin out of a brand new Ultegra 11 speed chain. It’s taking a lot of force, and I’m still not able to pop the pin out. I’m using the notch on the left, and following the official Park Tools instructions on YouTube. I’ve heard you don’t want to force it. After looking at videos and pictures online, I can’t tell if the pin on my tool is too flat? It was used when I bought it, but it was from a bike shop so I assumed it was a safe bet. Any help is very appreciated! Thanks!
by launchoverittt
9 Comments
I have this chain tool, it’s kinda bad at pushing out old pins. You’re gonna need some force. Use a wrench to give yourself some leverage, but keep force close to the lever it comes with and slowly make your way out so you don’t damage the tool. Don’t worry about the chain you’re taking off. It’s pretty satisfying to get the pins out , so you’ll know when you’re there.
If you’re simply trying to remove links to get the correct length and then use a quick link to hold the chain together, don’t worry about going easy on it. Just ensure the link pin is centered under the press and give er some gusto. I had to put gloves on to get a 12s Eagle chain to give up last week. Once you get it past the initial tough spot (jamming a flared pin through a slightly smaller hole) it gets easier.
It takes a lot of force. Put gloves on and go for it
Be sure you have the right pin in the tool (I broke a tool with the wrong pin a while ago).
Googled and that does not look like park tool ct 5. That pin on the device looks very thick its probably too much for your chain
Looks like you got a metal version and not the flimsy weak metal one that bends and breaks when you push the pin.
No other way than to get is nice and straight and go for it
You can. You’re just using a bad tool. Imagine trying to pick up Thor’s hammer. That’s how hard you need to twist
This is a tool made for 1x chains. A narrow 11spd chain will tilt in it, making it much more difficult to hit the rivet in the center.
Look for a tool that has a hollow screw at the back to adjust the anvil to different chain widths. Most modern chain breakers have that, event he cheap ones. Those are much easier to break and rivet any modern shifting chain.
Extend the handle with a 10mm ring spanner to increase leverage.