Cable Cutters
kingrollo
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Im coming to the conclusion that decent mechanics are a dying breed ! - Any job I ask to be done, always has to go back for fine tuning. /Rantover !
So my next task is replacing a brake cable for which I may or may not need some cable cutters - anybody recommend a decently priced set of cable cutters...
So my next task is replacing a brake cable for which I may or may not need some cable cutters - anybody recommend a decently priced set of cable cutters...
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Park tools, worth every penny for good cable cutters0
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Yup - Park Tools.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Park tools to pricey - looking for budget options0
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I use a cutting disc on a Dremel. Lovely clean cut, no crush. It does the sheaths too. If you do do this one tip: tape up the inner cable before cutting it, otherwise it can unwind a little. Otherwise, job's a good'un (as I already have a Dremel lying about).Cube Reaction GTC Pro 29 for the lumpy stuff
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You get what you pay for.
Park tools. Job done.0 -
Park Tools. Not expensive.0
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The Park ones are on special on CRC at the moment and very good value at that price.
Other suggestion above for a Dremel and cutting disc is excellent Plan B. I use an angle grinder with a very fine cutting disc to do cable outers these days, but a Dremel would be just as good if a tad slower. Generally use the Park Tool cutters for inner wires though.
Option C is just do the re-cabling with a full length inner wire, cut it approximately to length when done, leave a few inches spare, tape the end, ride to LBS and ask nicely if they'll give you the snip *ahem* at the right length and put a ferrule on for you.Open One+ BMC TE29 Seven 622SL On One Scandal Cervelo RS0 -
Wheelspinner wrote:The Park ones are on special on CRC at the moment and very good value at that price.
Other suggestion above for a Dremel and cutting disc is excellent Plan B. I use an angle grinder with a very fine cutting disc to do cable outers these days, but a Dremel would be just as good if a tad slower. Generally use the Park Tool cutters for inner wires though.
Option C is just do the re-cabling with a full length inner wire, cut it approximately to length when done, leave a few inches spare, tape the end, ride to LBS and ask nicely if they'll give you the snip *ahem* at the right length and put a ferrule on for you.
Do you have a link to those ? - how much is the offer ?
I don't want to spend to much for something that will get infrequent use.0 -
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kingrollo wrote:I don't want to spend to much for something that will get infrequent use.
That's a bit of a logical fallacy, tbh. I have several tools, like steerer cutter guide, chain cutter, cable cutters, BB tools, etc that I might only use once every several months, if that. But when you need them, they still need to be quality tools.0 -
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-to ... -prod10187
Had these for a year and at least two complete re-cablings, never let me down, massively better than using a Dremel!
Can't see myself buying the park one anytime soon.0 -
Park Tools are not the be all and end all, go to a decent tool shop and get some decent quality cutters.
Probably about the same price but £20 isn't a lot to spend.Advocate of disc brakes.0 -
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No idea - but for the extra - just get the Park that we have used and can vouch for ?0
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I asked a similar question and was recommended the OnOne / PlanetX cable cutters, about half the price of parktools. Haven't taken the plunge yet either way, but the cheap ones appeared to be the same as the Draper ones you can buy in the sheds.2015 Canyon Nerve AL 6.0 (son #1's)
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Agree, there's no particular 'magic' ingredient to Park Tools, other than the fact that many of their tools are obviously bike-specific, rather than generic.0
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£20 pounds isn't a lot to spend for decent wire / cable cutters. The park version is well made and does the job right. Wouldn't bother looking much further.Cannondale caad7 ultegra
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TimothyW wrote:http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-pro-cable-cutter/rp-prod10187
Had these for a year and at least two complete re-cablings, never let me down, massively better than using a Dremel!
Can't see myself buying the park one anytime soon.
Thanks to everyone for all the advice. I went with the CRC ones in the above link.0 -
Knipex - nothing else comes close0
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I tried using this Park Tool CN-10 Pro Cable Cutter Tool to trim the brake housing, and it did a good job. The Park Tool CN10 may also be the top-rated cable cutter because it’s very sharp, strong enough for cutting bicycle wires. It has two functions – crimper and cutter – and features a wire latch for securing the handles. It comes with a precise cutting jaw for seamless cuts. In addition, it also has a wire latch which keeps the handles together.-1
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Felco. just buy the best and have done.0
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Why do people keep finding these old threads?The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Maybe, just maybe, because they work for Park Tools? Yes, I'm cynicalpblakeney said:Why do people keep finding these old threads?
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303832158752
Did the job and look as though will do it another thousand times.0 -
You can consider KNIPEX tools wire rope cutters. I bought these for brake and shifting cables on bicycles. The crimpers are the right size for ferals and end crimps. This bike cable cutter provides excellent clean cuts not only in your bike cable but also to other usage.-1