Bought a campagnolo 11s cassette to fit my new wheel and a campagnolo 11s chain to fit my new cassette.
Open the box and see this.
Obviously I don't have the special campagnolo tool to work my campagnolo chain to fit my campagnolo cassette.
Can I use the chain tool included in my 10€ all-in-one tool set?
No quick link apparently on this model.
by Furieux_Branleur
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Any chain breaker should work. I hate those pins, but as long as the chain breaker can pull back far enough to push the pin in, you’re good.
yes you can but you need to get the special lonk first
The Campy chain pins are super precise and finicky. Approach with caution. Your best bet is to find someone who already owns their chain tool and use it.
probably? its just a press to press out pins.
I’m like 99% certain you can just use a generic 11spd quick link and it will work fine. I’ve not worked in a single shop that has the dedicated tool and managed just fine. Very delicate hands if you decide to use the pin.
I once used a regular cheap chain tool for removing and reinstalling a campagnolo chain. It worked fine.
But it was a pretty old groupset from the 70s or 80s. I think it was a 6 speed.
https://preview.redd.it/9n1wz4644j2h1.png?width=440&format=png&auto=webp&s=16d9f6f910ebf590244c64feca431486db1169de
THAR SHE BLOWS :O
This chain tool is affordable and very well made. It also has the specific functions you need for that Campy chain.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D9B7NSY
I believe the issue is that the pin is supposed to be peened after it is pressed in. I know there are a few other chain tools with that capability (I think the Abbey, and one of the fancier Park Tools).
i have installed many 10 speed campy chains using a normal chain breaker tool, then KMC makes quick links specced for campy chains which have worked great for me.
Ridden the mallorca 312 with such setup without issues.
Any chain breaker tool will work. I use the little rinky dink one on my multi-tool no problem. It’s a little harder because you don’t have full leverage, but you just need the pin pushed out.
For these campagnolo pins you need to peen them. Luckily Park tools now makes a higher end chain breaker that has a peening anvil that isn’t too bad – it used to be that you had to buy a very expensive tool for this.
how dare you installing campagnolo with a “regular ass” pinpusher. its the same as shimano, you push the pin between inner and outer link, and then when you hear the 2nd crack stop, and tear off the nipple that stands out (should break off easily if installed well)