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  • Shimano TL-CN42 Chain Wear Indicator Black

The TL-CN42 Chain Wear Indicator is a precision laser-cut measurement tool for assessing chain elongation across 7- to 11-speed systems, compatible with HG, IG, and UG chain types. The three-pin design accurately gauges wear at critical thresholds of 0.5% and 0.75%, enabling timely chain replacement before cassette and chainring damage occurs. Indispensable for proactive drivetrain maintenance and extending component lifespan.

Features:

  • Provides high-precision measurement by checking without a gap between the roller and pin.
  • Compatible with 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11-speed drivetrains.
  • Constructed from hardened steel for longevity.
  • Accurately identifies when a chain should be replaced to protect cassette and chainring lifespan.
  • Tough genuine Shimano tools


TL-CN42 Chain Wear Indicator

3 Reviews3 total reviews

SKU: TLCN42 / Barcode: 4524667988496
The TL-CN42 Chain Wear Indicator is a precision laser-cut measurement tool for assessing chain elongation across 7- to 11-speed systems, compatible with HG, IG, and UG chain types. The three-pin Read more
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The TL-CN42 Chain Wear Indicator is a precision laser-cut measurement tool for assessing chain elongation across 7- to 11-speed systems, compatible with HG, IG, and UG chain types. The three-pin design accurately gauges wear at critical thresholds of 0.5% and 0.75%, enabling timely chain replacement before cassette and chainring damage occurs. Indispensable for proactive drivetrain maintenance and extending component lifespan.

Features:

  • Provides high-precision measurement by checking without a gap between the roller and pin.
  • Compatible with 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11-speed drivetrains.
  • Constructed from hardened steel for longevity.
  • Accurately identifies when a chain should be replaced to protect cassette and chainring lifespan.
  • Tough genuine Shimano tools


Customer Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 3 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
3 reviews
  • D
    donnie-419)
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Chain checker

    Excellent 👍 and very good price

  • LG
    Liam G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Laser cut so very precise for 0.5% wear

    This is a laser cut tool so it is very accurate. I have started waxing my chain and from reading a ton of info from Zero Friction Cycling he recommends this as the most precise chain wear indicator to measure 0.5% wear. If you want to preserve your drivetrain as much as possible, then replacing the chain at 0.5% wear is the best way to do so and saves you tons of money long-term. Lots of other chain checkers are not laser cut and can severely underestimate chain wear so this is a good investment. I got this at a good price (~£17), but it is usually about double that, which seems very expensive, but it's an investment that will save you money long-term if you are serious about maintaining your expensive drivetrain.

  • MB
    Mark B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Shimano chain checker

    Does the job nicely, reassuring me that my chains are ok. Reasonable price and quick delivery.

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