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Topeak Alien XS Chain Tool
Chain tool device that fits the Alien range of Multi-tools. Also suitable for the Mc Guyver.
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(5 Reviews) 5
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2 of 5(40%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Topeak Alien XS Chain Tool
Review 1 for Topeak Alien XS Chain Tool
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eskdalerider
Date:May 16, 2011
Works even without the multitool
Pros: High Quality, Lightweight
"With even a tiny amount of ingenuity you can get this to work as a decent chain splitter (for field repairs obviously!!) without the matching multi tool. Just stick a small allen key where the handle should go, and a 5mm to turn the screw and you're away. Actually better than some of the chain splitters fitted to multi-tools, such as the aluminium ones, or ones with shallow chain retaining teeth."
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Review 2 for Topeak Alien XS Chain Tool
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Doney
City: Berkshire, UK
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Road Cyclist
Date:August 2, 2010
Rubbish
"Failed on first use. Dropped me right in it when I was in a tricky situation.
Casting is wonky, and pin does not align with chain correctly. Do not buy."
Casting is wonky, and pin does not align with chain correctly. Do not buy."
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Review 3 for Topeak Alien XS Chain Tool
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EarthSongWoman
City: Dolwyddelan
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Occasional
Gender:Female
Budget:Value for money
Mountain Biker
Date:May 13, 2010
Rubbish - do not buy
Cons: Poor Quality, Low Quality, Wears Out Easily, breaks immediately
"This broke on first use and consequently I do not recommend it at all. Despite it seeming reasonably priced and easy to carry with you without the robustness to do the job none of this is relevant."
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Review 4 for Topeak Alien XS Chain Tool
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campaglover
City: London, UK
Age:25-34
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Road Cyclist
Date:August 19, 2009
Not up to scratch
Cons: Low Quality, Poor Fit, Poor Quality, Wears Out Easily
"The build quality on this was poor, with the pin pointing up at an angle. With careful use I managed to get the chain in just the right position that I could still break old links. On the third time I used it I didn't get it quite right. Assuming I just had a stiff link I kept on turning. All I was doing was pressing the pin further onto the chain (rather than into the link) and pushing the chain onto the far side of the tool. End result - two ruined links and a broken tool.
Went down to my LBS and got a heavy old tool for a similar price. No problems at all."
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Review 5 for Topeak Alien XS Chain Tool
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Android
Date:June 15, 2009
Handy piece of kit
Pros: Great Value, Lightweight
Cons: Wears Out Easily
"Have used this on a few occaisions and have been very impressed. Its small enough to fit easily in a pocket or saddle pack, but using with a multi tool gives plenty purchase to extract rivets with minimum fuss. Only drawback is the snib that pushes out the chain rivets - this seems to fit loosely, and seems to be made of soft metal. The end has become deformed and it tends to apply pressure at an angle."
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