Reddit reviews Cal Hawk Tools CPLWC8 7.5" Steel Wire Cutter
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Heat treated bladesElectroplated handle to resist rustDurable PVC Dipped handles for added grip
I transitioned into working on my bikes almost entirely by myself (Wheel building/suspension service/bearings excluded) and this is the exact path I went down as well. Here is everything I bought from Amazon:
The same $50 tool kit
Torque wrench
Cable/housing/wire cutter
Chain/quick link pliers
Wet/Dry Chain lubes
Park Tool grease
Degreaser
Blue Loctite
Carbon grip paste
And some additional small things like cables, cable end caps, ferrules, zip ties, etc. A set of needle nose pliers can be handy to help push/pull stubborn cables/housings as well.
Also, to make working on the bike 10x easier, I recommend getting a stand. I use this one because I am space constrained and it folds up nice and small, but there are probably better ones out there.
It seems like a lot of $$ to lay out at first, but it pays for itself pretty quickly compared to taking the bike to a shop every time you need to do something to it. Basically everything you need to do can be found on YouTube as well.
I have never seen one myself. I’ve met a couple of people who have lost dogs to wire snares on USFS land around Gardiner. Some people carry these as a precaution.
Personally, I’ve seen hundreds of dogs out and don’t think it’s an issue to take mine at all.
It's a belt shaped cable. LiteLok had people cut it down from the top (the hardest way) that makes the cables mangle and prevent cutting. LPL cut it from the side, one side then the other.
it has nothing to do with quality japanese tools, I bet this could be easily cut with hand snips like these if you just cut one of those 6 strands at a time.
Who wants to buy me a $130 dollar lock so I can prove it?