Best Cable Cutters

[davester65]

I'm about to invest in a decent pair of cable cutters, two i have spotted so far that look good are

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Ice-Toolz-Pro-Shop-Cable-Spoke-Cutter_37741.htm

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Park-Tool-C..._medium=Product_Search&utm_campaign=Froogle02

Anyone know any better options or have experience of these cutters?

 

[4F]

I have got the Park tool one as per the second link and they are excellent. They make the job soooooooooooooooooooooo much easier.

 

[bikepacker]

I used Park but found the cutters didn't last very long, I email Park about them but got an indifferent answer. I now use BBB's professional ones. and find them very good. BBB also do a cheaper version so do not confuse them if seeking them out.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I've got genuine shimano ones

 

[subaqua]

Knipex linesman pliers. I use an old inner when cutting an outer and an old bit of outer when cutting an inner. clean cuts very little deformation ( which you will get whatever tool you use ) and the inner/outer acts as a former to make sure its usable.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

I researched this a bit and took a chance on Draper Expert 57768 ones as they were a very reasonable price. They are superb to be honest and provide a very clean cut.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-Expe...9WXA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1360249026&sr=8-2

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Knipex linesman pliers. I use an old inner when cutting an outer and an old bit of outer when cutting an inner. clean cuts very little deformation ( which you will get whatever tool you use ) and the inner/outer acts as a former to make sure its usable.

That's a very elegant solution to the problem of pliers crushing the cables (inners and outers) but I must admit I've not ever had a problem caused by the small amount of deformation cause by using Shimano cutters.

 

[subaqua]

That's a very elegant solution to the problem of pliers crushing the cables (inners and outers) but I must admit I've not ever had a problem caused by the small amount of deformation cause by using Shimano cutters.

Zanussi engineering - the appliance of science ( and engineering principles) . I love problem solving without spending money

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Zanussi engineering - the appliance of science ( and engineering principles) . I love problem solving without spending money

While I have more money than sense!

(Why oh why did your boys only play for 35 minutes on Saturday?)

 

[Rob3rt]

Knipex linesman pliers. I use an old inner when cutting an outer and an old bit of outer when cutting an inner. clean cuts very little deformation ( which you will get whatever tool you use ) and the inner/outer acts as a former to make sure its usable.

I do the same and I use the cable cutter on a set of wire strippers to cut the cables and outers, cuts nice and clean, minimal distortion and you can easily reform the opening to get rid of what little deformation there is, usually I don't need to bother.

 

[subaqua]

While I have more money than sense!

(Why oh why did your boys only play for 35 minutes on Saturday?)

Paul McKenna has been brought in to hypnotise them into thinking they are 30 nil down at the start of the match !!!

be careful going off topic Linf will pop us on his windowlicker list

 

[FreeFlow Bikes]

I have the Park Tool ones and find them great, no problems so far with them........ touch wood!

 

[davester65]

Thanks for the replies guys, am lurking in the background taking notes

 

[Pauluk]

I don't use cable cutters on bike cables that often so I didn't want to spend much. I noticed a large pair of cutters for £5 from Tescos so i thought I'd give them a go. They have done the job great so far, used them to replace all 4 cables on 2 bikes.

 

[sancho]

I have the Park Tool ones and find them great, no problems so far with them........ touch wood!

+1 for the Park Tool cable cutters