http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Cable cutters en Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:20:56 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54391 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:17:48 +0000 Stepdoh 54391@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Wasn't too crushy on the housings one I had the technique down (rapid application of bodyweight on a solid surface). Was perfect on the actual cables, which is what I do most of the time. </p> <p>Was a thin tube to reshape the inner in kit, then ran the cable through and smoothed the inner the end of housing, seems to be running freely. Showed how crappy the cables had got in the interim *whistles* </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54387 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:38:06 +0000 kaputnik 54387@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>As it will "crush" its way through the outers, be sure to poke a nail head or similar into the cut end of the housing to open the channel back up and stop the sharp cut ends of the housing rubbing on the cable </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54383 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:20:47 +0000 Stepdoh 54383@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ended up with <a href="http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_233735_langId_-1_categoryId_165469">these</a> from Halfords. Which are fine on the cables and <em>just</em> enough to get through the housing.</p> <p>Not as bling as anth, but bike quite a bit smarter with new controls/cables. Will replace the brake cables at some point, back one really needs done. Now just to re-index (yaaawn!)</p> <p><img src="http://i44.tinypic.com/2588aab.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54382 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:11:50 +0000 Arellcat 54382@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I use the <a href="http://www.parktool.com/product/professional-cable-and-housing-cutter-cn-10">Park Tool CN-10 Professional Cable &amp; Housing Cutter</a>, and they're excellent. You'll find them in most bike workshops.</p> <p>For cutting mudguard stays, I use a hacksaw, and a fine metal file to round the end. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54363 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:15:20 +0000 amir 54363@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have got something like this:<br /> <a href="http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-cable-and-housing-cutters/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-cable-and-housing-cutters/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54360 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:56:56 +0000 crowriver 54360@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I use the same 'high leverage' cutters I used for trimming mudguard stays. Nice clean cut, no problems so far. Standard electrical wire side cutters probably not good enough. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54338 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:54:52 +0000 kaputnik 54338@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It's worth getting proper cutters for the housings - they are remarkably indestructible and you can make an awfy mess of them with pliers, resulting in damaged ends.</p> <p>I bought a "proper" pair for about £16 I think in TBW. Can give you a lend if you want. There are all sorts of clever bits in them for cutting and finishing different parts of the cable / housing / crimping end caps. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54332 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:41:59 +0000 steveo 54332@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Either halfords or decathlon would be better, get proper cutters even the budget ones from either of them will be better than the b&amp;q ones i'd say. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54330 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:41:04 +0000 Stepdoh 54330@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was going to have a fettle at lunchtime the only shops out this way are halfords, decathlon and b&amp;q, though the big orange box would he best bet. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54329 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:38:52 +0000 chdot 54329@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Would a pair of bog standard B&amp;Q wire cutters be up to task"</p> <p>Probably</p> <p>I have 'proper' Shimano ones - but were about 20 quid. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5104#post-54328 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:36:30 +0000 Stepdoh 54328@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>New cables came today (even with red endcaps :) ) My side cutting pliers just aren't up to the job of getting through them, and I don't want to make a complete hash of the job.</p> <p>Would a pair of bog standard B&amp;Q wire cutters be up to task, or do you usually need something a bit more heavy duty? </p>