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Review on Red and Black Bolt Pack Pliers - Master Link and Combo Pliers by Nick Mcvey

Revainrating 4 out of 5

They work well and are compact, but the price!

After using SRAM PowerLink connectors in my PC-1 and PC-8 circuits for over a decade, I finally found what I needed. My son's new 10 speed bike had a KMC MissingLink connector (their copy of SRAM PowerLink) that I couldn't manually disconnect. Oumur's Master Link comes to the rescue! I couldn't resist their bargain price and decent reviews. But I also realized that I needed something along the way, and this compact tool from Wolf Tooth seemed like a good choice, price aside. So it was nice to bring the two together for a side-by-side comparison. common use in shop, full size pliers wins. It is convenient to use and has a good leverage advantage. But the Wolftooth tool works just as well, just requires a bit more force, and isn't exactly "comfortable" since the handles are just thin edges of aluminum. The tong folds compactly and has a nifty magnetic closure, handy for storing spare master links in a machined and drilled recess. As long as you're looking for something compact and don't shy away from the price, I recommend this setup. If you carry a large tool bag or just need a pair of pliers, you might want to get something else.

Pros
  • Decent Performance
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