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  • Park Tools cable cutter – any decent cheaper alternatives?
  • benz
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    Or should I just bite the bullet and get the Park one?

    thisisnotaspoon
    Free Member

    Whatever halfords sell? It’s cutting a cable, not rocket science, just dont use wire cutters/pliars.

    xiphon
    Free Member

    X-Tools do one I think?

    Northwind
    Full Member

    The Park one’s not all that tbh. Lasts a long time but cuts like it’s a bit blunt from day one. I’d have been disappointed even if they cost half as much. I had a cheapo Lifeline one, only lasted a year but worked better for most of that time and did an awful lot of cables.

    These are good:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CABLE-CUTTERS-BIKE-CYCLE-BRAKE-CABLE-CUTTER-/280627829551?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4156b8db2f

    Go through inners like butter, not quite so good on outers, especially heavy brake outers- wee bit squashy. But still fine. You can buy what seems to be the exact same cutters for 3 or 4 times as much if you want a known logo.

    Drac
    Full Member

    Well I have Park ones cut great from the start still does superb clean cuts every time.

    There are other cheaper versions but that’ll be like going for a good dump and only having a fart. Rewarding but not what you were after.

    Jay
    Free Member

    I’ve been using some mini bolt cutters similar to these.

    They have been brilliant, and only cost me £4 from my local DIY shop.

    steve_b77
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    I use a proper pair of electricians cable shears, they’re 15 years old and still cut gear cables like they were new.

    MRanger156
    Free Member

    screwfix

    superfli
    Free Member

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190467191594&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_721wt_696

    £1.95 +£2.95 del.

    Work fine – why pay more?! I have park tools inner cable cutters and they work as well as.

    jamiep
    Free Member

    cheapest screwfix ones

    chakaping
    Free Member

    Well I have Park ones cut great from the start still does superb clean cuts every time.

    Same here. Very rewarding indeed.

    Northwind
    Full Member

    Superfli, better link, nice one- that’s the guys i got mine from but couldn’t find them for some reason

    chakaping
    Free Member

    There are other cheaper versions but that’ll be like going for a good dump and only having a fart.

    I always enjoy crimping one out with my Park cable cutter.

    Drac
    Full Member

    I always enjoy crimping one out with my Park cable cutter.

    /applause.

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