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[Closed] Cutting hydro cable (rear) - what do I use?

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Was going to set about it with my cable cutters - is this wise, or would I be better using a stanley knife blade?

They're either XT or XTR hoses, can't remember which, not braided or anything, but I get the feeling the cable's wire-reinforced (although that might be rubbish).

Cheers!


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 4:56 pm
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i use my cable cutters, makes a reasonable job of it, needs a little reshaping afterwards.


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 5:00 pm
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Stanley knife makes a far nicer job of it and doesnt need re-shaping.


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 5:02 pm
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stanley knife with a new blade


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 5:02 pm
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you do know it's a pipe ?


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 5:15 pm
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if you use the nice yellow bvice blocks you get with th ekit from shimano (ones to hold hose when fitting nipple) you can use this as a guide for you nice sharp new craft knife..


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 5:27 pm
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Used cable cutters on standard and braided hoses with no problems.


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 5:32 pm
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Real men use their Teeth!


 
Posted : 18/03/2010 5:47 pm