Can you break a bike chain with out the bike chain tool?

Question

the derailer (sp?) on my mnt bike broke and its my only form of transportation, so i was wondering if there was a way i could make it a single speed without having to buy a bike chain tool?

Answer 1

just get the rivet tool, its worth the 2 dollars, plus you save the hassle and you bike from scratching by trying to force it off  

Answer 2

Respectfully, buy a chain tool.

I carry the Park CT-5 Mini Brute.  See first URL below.

Also available from Licktons is a master link.

I equip all my bikes with a master link.  So easy to take apart and it allows for much easier chain maintenance.

Second URL below.

I truly do not know how to take apart a chain and re-assemble without a chain tool.  Take apart, yes, put back together, no.

Sorry can't be of more assistance.

Answer 3

yep. ride a s#*t-mano chain. they always break eventually.