Can I borrow your...

Posted on Fri 4th, June 2010

• #1

cyclotron3k

...Shimano cassette lockring tool, and cable housing cutter?

Speaking of which, is there a good guide to cutting cable housing? In the past I used regular pliers with integrated wire cutters, but it tended to mangle the ends.

I'm south (Balham), but could travel to any polo or location on evenings and weekends.

It's not urgent, I haven't ordered the replacement parts yet...

Cheers!
• #2

user16171

Yeah yeah... I'm in Lewisham with a full toolbox as of Monday, pm me for my number if you fancy.

As for cable housing, the key is... don't use shitty pliers. Boom.
• #3

cyclotron3k

Cheers mate. I'll get in touch when the bits arrive.
• #4

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cutting outers, i just use cable cutters or the plier bit as you describe, then poke the cable through.

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