Best bike chain cutters

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Whether it's to replace it entirely, to remove it for cleaning, or to repair it in the event of damage, your bike chain will require a specific tool in order to remove it. 

Sometimes, your chain will be fitted with a split-link, which is specifically designed to be split open, so that you can remove the chain from your bike. To split open this link, you'll need a pair of chain pliers, which as the name suggests, are pliers created for the sole purpose of splitting these links open.