Park Tool Master Link Pliers MLP-1.2

Yeah, I mean technically you can do what needs to be done without this tool. But it's under $20 and it's so much faster and easier. Why not just take one more thing off your plate and get the right tool for the job? Park Tool is amazing, their tools are top notch. Consider me a super fan.

They seem to be of high quality and they do exactly what they claim to do.

I have a KMC chain with a KMC "Missing Link". I've switched over to waxing my chain with paraffin and PTFE powder (totally clean and awesome) so I need to be able to take my chain on and off regularly. I've been told that Connex Master Links are the best because they are able to lock and unlock with no tools. But I've also been warned by numerous bike repair techs to not mix one brand of chain with another brand of Master Links, that it can lead to failure and accidents. Don't know if this is true or not, but I don't want to find out. I have noticed that the Connex Master links are longer than the KMC "Missing Link" and links on the chain. I don't know if this matters, but my instinct says not to mess with it. So, hence the need for this Park tool. You can lock and unlock the KMC Missing link with your hands, but it absolutely a pain in the ass. KMC makes two different tools, one for unlocking and one for locking. This is a bit crazy when you can , instead, buy this Park tool for less money than the two KMC tools, and.... ...IT WORKS PERFECTLY for both locking and unlocking the master link. So if you have any brand of chain with a Master Link, other than Connex (where you don't need any tool) this is the tool to have. It's well designed, sturdy, and as I said, works easily and perfectly. Don't hesitate to buy it.

If you've ever tried to connect a SRAM Powerlink or a KMC Missing Link, you know that sometimes it's a piece of cake, but most of the time it's not so graceful. I've worked with chains enough to merit trying the Parktool MLP 1.2 pliers out, and it was worth it. The pliers feel quality, with a nice rubberized coating on the handles. To remove (disconnect) a link, you simply stick the tips of the pliers on the outside of the chain rollers where your link is, and squeeze. With little effort, the chain link is disengaged and easily removed. No more fidgeting with a screwdriver, or two pairs of needle nosed pliers - the MLP 1.2 does the job swiftly. To install (connect) a link, it's basically the same - stick the tips in between the chain rollers where the link is, and pull the tool open - no slamming the pedal down, no tugging at opposite chain ends - once again, the MLP 1.2 does the job in mere seconds. The specially shaped plier ends is the secret - they are perfectly shaped to grab a chain roller. If I had to nitpick the product, I guess the only tiny complaint (not enough to remove a star) is that you have to use two hands to pull apart the plier arms when installing a link, but that really doesn't bother me. If I really needed one hand-operated tools, KMC sells separate "opening" and "closing" chain link pliers, but those two tools will cost an extra $6 compared to the equally capable MLP 1.2, without needing twice the rook in my tool box. Finally, the $15 price is fine for a high quality and ultra useful tool.

Quality tool which worked as intended. Once you have your chain the correct length (for which you need a chain tool), this tool makes the closure a snap (literally).

excellent, lightweight, good purchase...simple use but if you don't have it, you will have a hard task changing chains.

It gets the job done. Can’t complain. Good quality. If you wax your chain, you might use this tool often.

Worked as expected. A bit pricey.

Gut verarbeitet, stabil, ich denke, es wird mich mein restliches Leben begleiten.

Great Park quality as expected.

Det här är ingen tång man råkar köpa. Det är en tång man köper när man vet exakt vad man håller på med och är trött på improviserade lösningar som slutar i svordomar. Park Tool MLP-1.2 gör precis det den ska: öppnar och stänger snabblänkar snabbt, kontrollerat och utan drama. Greppet är stabilt, precisionen är klockren och känslan är ”professionell verkstad”, inte ”jag testar lite”. Visst, den är totalt meningslös till allt annat. Men för just detta? Fullträff. Ett specialverktyg i ordets bästa bemärkelse – och ett tydligt tecken på att du tar din cykelmek på allvar.

Excellent tool. Best in class.cannot go wrong with Parktools tools to take care of your bike. Seller is great. Received item as promised.

Très pratique pour ouvrir ou fermer les attaches rapides sur les chaînes de vélo. C’est un outil professionnel fait pour durer.