My pliers are the Birzman BM15-ST-LR01-K pliers. They are similar to the ones at 2:02 but have smooth but grippy handles and are 6.5 inches long. Stubborn links can be closed by placing them in the top chain span and pushing on the pedals whilst holding the front brake. It sometimes helps to squeeze the link side plates together between your fingers whilst doing this, but you may pinch your skin as the pins slide in the slots ! Use of the wipperman connex or sram powerlinks make chain pliers obsolete, but you can pay a high cash price for the convenience. I use master link pliers with new chains that come with standard quick links , at least until they become too loose and wear out.
The superB TB-3323 Trident 2 in 1 master link pliers are in my opinion the best on the market, faster and easier to use than Park's or KMC. Got mine from Amazon. I hot wax my chains often so they were worth getting.
@@vitalbikechains Just seen Shimano TL-CN10 QUICK-LINK tool WP-Y13022000 is a similar design but with a wire latch to hold handles together when not in use.
My pliers are the Birzman BM15-ST-LR01-K pliers. They are similar to the ones at 2:02 but have smooth but grippy handles and are 6.5 inches long. Stubborn links can be closed by placing them in the top chain span and pushing on the pedals whilst holding the front brake. It sometimes helps to squeeze the link side plates together between your fingers whilst doing this, but you may pinch your skin as the pins slide in the slots !
Use of the wipperman connex or sram powerlinks make chain pliers obsolete, but you can pay a high cash price for the convenience. I use master link pliers with new chains that come with standard quick links , at least until they become too loose and wear out.
The superB TB-3323 Trident 2 in 1 master link pliers are in my opinion the best on the market, faster and easier to use than Park's or KMC. Got mine from Amazon. I hot wax my chains often so they were worth getting.
Thanks for the tip on the SuperBs. I'll put it on my list of tools to try and maybe carry in stock.
@@vitalbikechains Just seen Shimano TL-CN10 QUICK-LINK tool WP-Y13022000 is a similar design but with a wire latch to hold handles together when not in use.
Common, for 6 dollars! You like groves on the outside? Put them in! Can it take more than 30 seconds per side on a grinding wheel?
I have one of those cutting bits that’s about the right diameter.