Lezyne Multi Chain Pliers

Why I like it

The Lezyne Multi Chain Pliers is the ultimate trailside insurance policy. It lives full-time in my SWAT bag and covers way more than just chain fixes: it breaks chains, installs and removes quick links, straightens rotors, pulls valve cores, and even opens bottles 🍾. I’ve used it mid-ride to remove a stuck valve core, tweak a slightly bent rotor, and shorten new chains before heading out — and it’s still going strong after 5+ years.

Quick Specs

• Integrated:
  • Quick link pliers (for install + removal)
  • Chain breaker
  • Rotor tuner
  • Valve core tool
  • Bottle opener
• Magnetic storage for 2 sets of quick links
• Weighs just 61g
• Slim form factor

In My Setup

• I keep it in my SWAT bag year-round with two spare quick links ↗️ snapped into the built-in holders.
• I’ve used it more often for maintenance and valve core issues than actual trailside chain breaks — but I trust it fully for emergency drivetrain repairs.
• Also handy for tweaking rotors post-travel or after minor bumps.
• Works great even with cold hands or gloves, though I’ll sometimes wrap it in a microfiber towel ↗️ when gripping hard to avoid pressure points.

Why It Matters

• It’s the most versatile multi-tool I carry — and the one I’d trust to actually get me rolling again after a major drivetrain failure.
• End-game level durability: I’ve used mine for 5+ years and it still works like day one.
• Perfect for XC racers, trail riders, and anyone who packs light but wants full coverage.

Notes

• Chain breaking and quick link installs are solid — alignment is easy, and it doesn’t feel fragile.
• If you’re breaking or installing a quick link, it can dig into your palms. A microfiber ↗️ wrap makes that more comfortable.
• Strong magnets keep quick links securely in place.

Buyer’s Tips

• Carry two sets of quick links ↗️ : one for yourself, one to be a hero on the trail for someone else.
• If your SWAT compartment is roomy, consider wrapping it in a small cloth to avoid rattle.
• One of the few tools that’s just as useful in the garage as it is on the trail.