Park Tool CT-5 Mini Chain Brute Chain Tool

I bought a CT-5 for shop use. I ended up breaking it down and I carry it in my seat bag. Approx one week after I started carrying it I broke a chain. The chain breakers that come with those little multi mini tools are next to useless. This one will work forever. Park makes good stuff. Never have had one of their tools wear out yet...if you decide to pack one on your rides, just make sure to wrap it in a plastic bag so it does not poke into your spare tube...I know some think carrying a full size chain tool is overkill, but I have stopped to help numerous other riders with broken chains. I think I converted them...

I have used a borrowed CT-5 in the past and it works great. Just picked up one from the local bike shop, and out of the package it was defective. The threaded part or the body it fits in was not machined properly, making the handle very difficult to turn. I called Park Tool and they seemed concerned about the quality problem. I am going to return it for a refund. The design of the CT-5 has changed a little. The older ones had a limit in the travel of the pin so it couldn't push the pin all the way out. The new ones are not that way, you can push the pin all the way through. Not sure if I like that for a standard chain pin. I am new to working on my bike and this was my first Park Tool purchase. This first impression was not a good one. I hate to buy a cheaper Chinese tool as I try to avoid putting things in my toolbox that says made in China.

My professional made in China chain tool broke the first time I used it...this one worked and no doubt will keep working. I will stay with Park Tools now.

small enought to carry in your tool pack ,yet very strong

I wanted a small, compact tool that would fit into my tool kit which I carry on my bike for emergency repairs. The CT-5C chain tool is made of a cast steel material not a poor quality, inexpensive, non-ferrous alloy. It is well machined with excellent fit and finish, in other words it's a high quality tool. I suggest that a person buy some extra chain pins and keep them with the chain tool for emergency repairs when they're riding.

I wanted a small, compact tool that would fit into my tool kit which I carry on my bike for emergency repairs. The CT-5C chain tool is made of a cast steel material not a poor quality, inexpensive, non-ferrous alloy. It is well machined with excellent fit and finish, in other words it's a high quality tool. I suggest that a person buy some extra chain pins from a local bike shop and keep them with the chain tool for emergency repairs when they're riding.

I break chains on my mountain bike a couple of times per year. This tool should help prevent those long hikes back home pushing the bike. The tool is small and lightweight.