Snapped a chain link tool on a rusty freewheel last Tuesday in Austin

Had a crusty 90s Trek come in and the chain tool blade twisted clean off trying to break that seized link, so I grabbed a spare from my bench box but now I'm wondering if anyone else carries a backup pin extractor or just orders a new one every time this happens?

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the_emery14d ago

Chain tools snapping on rusty freewheels is just the bike gods reminding you who's boss. Carrying a spare blade or two is way cheaper than buying a whole new tool every time, unless you enjoy burning cash. That seized link probably wasn't going anywhere anyway without a torch and some prayers.

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