Park Screw Type Chain Tool

Is there a better chain tool on the market? Not that I know of. This thing is burly. And apparently they haven’t changed it 20 years or so, since they still make the CT-3. Works for 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 speed chains.

Used for: 20 years
Price paid: dunno
Purchased at: don’t remember
Rating: 5 stars!

Park Screw Type Chain Tool

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Park 3 Way Hex Wrench

I didn’t even realize until recently that Park updated this tool. It always seemed pretty much perfect to me. When I worked in shops we always used to remove the sleeve on the 5, which helped to quickly identify the one you used most, and also made it easier to get in to tighten or loosen road brake levers. Of course I like to have the full slate of Bondhus allens, but these Park 3-way hex wrenches indispensable for the home or pro mechanic.

Used for: 20 years
Price paid: around $5
Purchased at: don’t remember
Rating: 5 stars!

Park 3 Way Hex Wrench

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Park Professional Headset Locknut Wrench

The Park Professional Headset Locknut Wrench is a work of art. It won’t bite into or round off the top nut of your spendy Chris King or Campy threaded headset. And unlike most of my other Park stuff, they haven’t change this one in 15 years. I guess you can’t mess with perfection.

Used for: 15+ years
Price paid: probably around $30
Purchased at: don’t remember
Rating: 5 stars!

Park Professional Headset Locknut Wrench

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