Park Tools cable cutter – any decent cheaper alternatives?

Or should I just bite the bullet and get the Park one?

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

X-Tools do one I think?

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.

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.

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.

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

I use a Shimano Pro one – £16 from here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRO-Tools-Bicycle-Cable-Cutters-Trekking-Road-Bike-/270652506127?pt=UK_Spots_Leisure_Cycling_Tools_RepairKits&hash=item3f0425800f

screwfix

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.

cheapest screwfix ones

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

Same here. Very rewarding indeed.

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

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.

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

/applause.