ATLIN Bike Chain Tool – Chain Breaker Tool for 7, 8, 9, 10 and Single Speed Bicycle Chains

I would rate this 5 for all the greatness it is but 1 thing I didnt like and that is its so easy to push the pin or whatever the thing is in between the chain links out completely.On my first try I pushed the pin out all the way.Regyardless I can yet tell this is a very good tool.Its heavy duty,acurate and easyish.I wouldnt recommend to this to new people sorry though it is a 5 star product for non new people.Oh also the handle part isnt too good the part (the screw thing not the pushing thing) is striped.3 stars now.Yet is as low as Il go because it is at least 3 stars Im sure a very great one costs 20 plus dollars.Overall is worth 12 dollars just best if not new at it.

My wife and I are retired, and spend 6 months of the year traveling in our small RV.
We have a bike rack and take our two 17 year old Schwinn’s along. Biking and kayaking
are two of our fave activities! The bikes have received a lot of use, live outdoors, and
were starting to look kind of shabby ☹️. So, I decided it was time to show them a
little love!

Although the chains were cleaned and lubed with Boeshield on a “fairly regular” basis,
our time in Florida (particularly camping along the Atlantic and Gulf coastal beaches’ salt air)
had taken its’ toll. They were getting pretty rusty, and needed replacement before further damage
was done to the gears. So, along with new rim strips/tubes/tires/brake cables/brakes, and
cleaning and polishing products, I hit Youtube for guidance and advice. I’d never
done any “major bike maintenance ”, and it was fun learning what needed to be done, and
how that could be accomplished.

That somewhat lengthy preface brings me to chain replacement! I looked at the different
offerings for chain breaker tools, and read lots of reviews on Amazon. There’s the “blue
bicycle tool company” which is certainly a major player, and very well known. There were
several remarkably “cheap” chain breaks at the other end of the “spectrum”, which
“by and large” received mediocre to very poor reviews.

Then there was ATLIN! The Amazon reviews were consistently praiseworthy, and
themes like “high quality”, “great design”, and “easy to use” were expressed over,
and over again! In addition, it was priced competitively. I was sold!

I purchased the ATLIN chain breaker, and once the new replacement chains arrived set
out to upgrading our bikes. In the meantime, I had received an email from ATLIN outlining
(in very clear terms) how to use their tool. How thoughtful!

The rear wheels were removed from our 21 speed bikes, and I set about breaking the chain.
The first break on the old chain went very well, and I felt instantly more confident in my ability
to do these maintenance tasks. The second break also went well for sizing the replacement
chain.

I was concentrating on getting the new chain sized properly (“measure twice/cut once”). Then,
a problem occurred. As I was working on the new bike chain, I neglected to extract
the last removed pin from the chain breaker tool. It seemed like more effort was
required than before, but I just cranked a little harder. Then it dawned on me what had
happened!

I backed the tool out, and removed the pin in question. Unfortunately, in the process I
had bent the tools extraction pin. The “bend” was definitely noticeable when I spun the tool
crank. That meant it would be nearly impossible to center the break properly for the next
use.

I realize ATLIN thoughtfully includes a spare extraction pin along with the tool, and I installed
that back-up. The rest of the chain work went fine.

My concern was I now didn’t have a back-up extraction pin. I don’t believe I’ll make the same
mistake again, but I’d feel better if I could obtain another spare pin. It was my silly mistake
that caused this problem, and I was more than happy to pay for a replacement extractor.

I try to take care of my tools, but sometimes things happen. This is one of those times.

After relaying my predicament to Blake (the owner of ATLIN tools) he graciously offered to send me another backup extractor pin. How wonderful that they were willing to take care of a “user induced” error! What a terrific business model!

Thanks to ATLIN for manufacturing a quality tool, and looking after your customers. You owe it to yourself to do business with these folks. They are good people!

I wish them continued success.

Follow directions. Do not force it. Place the chain properly.

I bought a different one from another website and the push pin was too large in diameter. So I got this one instead and it’s absolutely a solid purchase. It’s so easy to cut chains with this tool now. I really appreciate this company etching their logo on the tool because it shows they’re proud to put a name on it. Others don’t do this. I can see this product lasting a very long time if you decide to put some lubricant to protect the threads(not that they need lube right away). Overall, I’m very satisfied with this product and I highly recommend it because it’s such a great value and pays for itself on first use.

I’ve attached a photo of the included instructions for anyone needing to reference it in the future.