Topeak Link 11 chain tool – in brief review
Folding tool for multi-speed chains
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The Link 11 chain tool from Topeak combines the functionality of a larger, home workshop tool with the convenience of a foldable multi-tool number.
It’s roughly the same size as a cigarette lighter, so it fits in a pack or pocket very easily and means you won’t have to rely on smaller, fiddly chain tools such as the ones often found on multi-tools.
Once opened out, its 75mm length means there’s plenty to hold onto when tackling stiffer links, although the metallic edges of the casing do dig into your hand a little. The extractor pin is driven by the 4mm Allen key on the handle, within which sits a little chain hook that makes the whole operation even easier.
This article was originally published in Mountain Biking UK magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio.
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Rob Weaver is BikeRadar's technical editor-in-chief. Rob manages all of the testing here at BikeRadar and across our magazines, Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus. Rob first graced the pages of MBUK back in 2001 when working as a freelance writer and went on to start testing bikes for the title in 2007. In 2010 he joined the team full-time and has been keeping a close eye on all things test-related ever since. Rob’s expansive knowledge of bikes comes courtesy of his passion for racing. He cut his teeth racing cross-country mountain bikes in the early 90s before finding his feet in downhill. After many years competing on the UK national circuit (including a year attempting to race UCI DH World Cups), Rob realised his know-how and passion for bike setup, tech and writing clearly outweighed his racing ability. A degree in sports technology and decades of riding experience all help to give Rob a thorough understanding of what’s needed to create a great bike or product. While Rob’s a mountain biker at heart and never happier than when he’s sliding down a Welsh hillside, he’s more than happy to put the miles in on the road or gravel bike, too.
