Chain Tool & Chain Wear Indicator Tools

The chain is such an important part of your bike that there are several specific chain tools to work on it. A chain cleaning machine will help you scrub between the links and keep it in good condition. A bike chain tool has a winding handle and is used to drive a pin in or out of a chain to join or break it.

You can also get pliers to open your Powerlink and chain wear indicators to check the condition. A chain wear indicator like the Park Tool chain checker shows when 1% wear has been reached. At this point you should replace your chain as your chainrings and sprockets can be affected, reducing your shifting performance. Just make sure you choose a chain checker that is compatible with your gearing.