Park Tool Park Tool Chain Checker
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very accurate chain gauge, cant fault it on that although it is a bit of a shame that it told me my entire drivetrain is worn out :(
yes it is expensive and there are cheaper alternatives, but it is worth paying top whack for decent kit, especially kit that will help you save a bit in the long run
19 March 2010
Check chain wear in seconds.
Easy to use and takes literally a couple of seconds to check the chain stretch. Very handy tool that could potentially save you big money.
05 September 2016
Useless piece of equipment
This chain checker is totally useless on Campag 11s chains. Why, the instructions say to place the pin inside the chain, however the pin is too large to fit inside a 11s chain. This fact should be stated by Wiggle on the site.
16 August 2016
Great product couldn't be easier to use.
Received this yesterday and used it last night couldn't believe how easy to use. Confirmed what I thought that one chain needs to changing, tried it on my other bikes and it told me all the other chains are okay.
Takes the guess work out of when to replace your chain.
16 June 2016
Great tool
Very easy to use and essential for every cyclist. Chain wear is such a small tolerance that this tool is essential to ensure trouble free cycling. It will pay for itself time and time again. Very good built quality.
07 June 2016
High quality tool easy to use.
Bought this after LBS suggested my chain was knackered. Very easy to Ouse, usual high quality engineering from Park. Only occasional use but piece of mind knowing that I can check chain wear and replace it before whole drivetrain is wears out.
29 May 2016
accurate guage
A useful item to have in your toolbox to show chain wear.
03 May 2016
Easy to use
This is a very handy, easy to use tool so you can know for sure when your chain needs replaced.
21 April 2016
Simple to use and effective
Once you get the hang of it it's very simple to use and an easy way to check chain deterioration.
09 April 2016
No guess work required.
Simple tool easy to use allows you to make a judgement as the chain wears to the point where its time to renew.
07 April 2016
may need to adjust the lever to make it shift smooth
24 February 2016
Indespensble item in any tool box
Easy to use for checking chain wear and extend the life of the rear cluster
22 February 2016
Convenient and compact
Simple tool to use. A bit a bit expensive.
Usual excellent Wiggle service.
13 January 2016
Perfect.
Simple to use. No fuss.
I'd advise getting some polystyrene to protect the pins - just for longevity.
01 January 2016
Good tool, but can be misleading
Checking chain wear can save a fortune in preventing more expensive drive train replacement, so I bought this tool. On the face of it, it is better than the simple "go-no go" cheaper tool, but can give false readings. The way it works is to adjust the moving pin to give a stretch value but it is imperative to ensure the two pins are seated against the same side of the chain. The tool tends to work across the diagonal which gives a false reading indicating excessive chain wear. With this knowledge it works OK but needs a soft touch to ensure the measurement is true. I nearly bought a new chain to replace a perfectly good one that had only done 1000km due to the false reading. Good job I double checked and realised the way that the tool must be used.
09 December 2015
Good tool
Does exactly what you want it to. Sturdy. Very easy to use. No complaints. Would recommend to anyone to easily know when is a good time to change your chain.
24 November 2015
Accurate and simple to use
A chain checker is an essential part of any cyclist's tool kit. Cheaper to replace a worn chain before it wrecks the cluster than have to always do both. This Park tool is accurate and very easy to use
22 November 2015
Does what it is supposed to
Solid tool that is easy to use and will prolong the life of your drivetrain.
04 November 2015
Every cyclist should have one of these
If you aren't checking your chain wear regulalrly you will be wasting money replacing more expensive parts unnecessarily.
Buy one of these tools, use it and replace your chain before it wears your cassette or front rings out.
17 October 2015
Does what it says on the tin
My chain is 2700 miles old so having read around about chain life, I was considering replacing it. I thought it would be good to check the chain first to see how it is doing. I bought this tool based on the high level of positive feedback. I found it very easy to use and it told me what I needed to know within seconds (my chain 0.5% worn, so good for a few more miles yet). It's quite expensive but has a solid quality feel so it'll only get replaced if I lose it.
07 October 2015
Very accurate tool
Necessary tool for all bikers, to know when to replace the chain.
09 September 2015
Easy to use
Simple and great value. Very easy to use. Great addition to my toolbox
23 August 2015
Solid construction - easy to use
Like all Park Tool devices I have used so far, this chain checker is of solid construction. Included directions were to clear and to the point. Makes checking the wear on bicycle chain very easy and precise.
19 August 2015
Simple to use
Seems accurate, needs good eyesight to see numbers!
17 August 2015
Can be scary....
I never check my chains. I know I should but I never have. That said, I now do far more miles than I used to so suspecting I was probably due a chain after 4,500 miles I bought one of these. Probably just as well given that a chain should be changed when it is 0.75% stretched. Mine was nearly at 1.0%. Oops! That'll be why my previously silky changes are all over the place then no matter how much I fiddle....
This is a quality item and is very easy to use and read. Buy one and scare yourself!
Good job I bought a chain at the same time.......
03 August 2015
Simple but accurate
I find this tool the best for its simplicity and accuracy.
14 July 2015
Very easy to use
Easy to use, check the whole families bikes and easily identified which chains were due for a change.
08 July 2015
Well made and easy to use
Upon receiving of this item, I was impressed with the quality of it. Like all Park Tool equipment, this meets what you would expect from the company.
Made of a nice solid piece of aluminum with the lever having a nice solid feel and easy to read numbers on the dial, it is very easy to use.
This is a tool that should last forever and is a must to protect your components from a stretched chain.
06 July 2015
easy to use, basic and solid tool. does the job without problem.
06 July 2015
Robust
This is an easy to use device that simplifies checking a chain. There are cheaper options but this one is well made and should last.
05 July 2015
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