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I didn't have any major issues with mine but I only did 2 bikes (all brake and shifter cables). I did have to give it a shot of Breakfree CLP so it opened more easily. Maybe the Pedro's would be a better buy.
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I didn't have any major issues with mine but I only did 2 bikes (all brake and shifter cables). I did have to give it a shot of Breakfree CLP so it opened more easily. Maybe the Pedro's would be a better buy.
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The Shimano cutter is the best cutter on the market for sure. My shop is a die hard Campy shop, and even they recognize that the Shimano cutters are the best. 
I have the Knipex cutters, they're okay. I've heard Felco being tossed around too, I've never used them though.
I have the Knipex cutters, they're okay. I've heard Felco being tossed around too, I've never used them though.
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Maybe I just got a lemon but I read more than once about not being happy with the Park Tool cutter.
Go to the Park site they have a link on how to adjust the jaws.
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/cn-10-cable-cutter-adjustment
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Knipex cable cutters are really great for those hardened wires. 
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That's a nice bike kit you've got there foxracing. You don't happen to have a secret identity do you.
Bike Nashbar use to based out of Youngstown, Ohio and they had a retail store on-site as well. They had a section where they sold returned items some times for 50 or 75% off new. You could tell people ordered tools to fix their current problems then they would return it. Probably 70% of my Park tools came from that section at Bike Nashbar.
I still have 7 bicycles myself and I fix neighborhood kids bikes a couple times a month.
You guys are right about Park tools. But the reason I said to stick with them is that, if you're just starting out, it's usually the safest bet on any particular tool.
Sure there's cheaper out there. I broke 5 or 6 chain tools, for example, before I bought the best Park. So I spent twice as much in the long run.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
But yeah, if you work on bikes and know the tools, then you'll know which brands to buy.
Sure there's cheaper out there. I broke 5 or 6 chain tools, for example, before I bought the best Park. So I spent twice as much in the long run.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
But yeah, if you work on bikes and know the tools, then you'll know which brands to buy.
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Those are bolt cutters. I mean, I know from experience they'll cut Bowden cables just fine, but Knipex actually makes a product specifically for them.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X4KPSA/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Nice truing stand lilredex, but you need to add some "probes" to it so that you can more easily gauge when it's true.
This is one I made a long while back out of scrap. Looks pretty crude but it works well, and I've built a few wheels from the ground up with this thing. Notice the little probe that screws in from the side to touch the rim on the "high" spots. This really helps to get it just right.
The other little probe which screws up from the bottom is kind of optional, but if you ever build a wheel from scratch then you want one of these at the start to make sure it's nice and round with the hub well centered.
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This thread made me go and try to find all my old bike tools. It's been a long time since I've used a lot of these, and some things I just couldn't find.
Here are a few more custom tools. The "chain whips" are for dismantling clusters and the other tool there fits the slot in the bearing cup of an old Shimano cassette style cluster, which couldn't be removed with a conventional cluster removal tool. Haven't used these for ages though.
The other tools were just what I could find of my conventional bike tools. Again all very old (and mostly ****) stuff.
Left to right: A couple of chain breakers, cluster removal tool, cone spanners, crank pullers, a couple of different tyre levers and a bunch of spoke keys. I used to have a few compact hex keys and a nice little multi-tool with a small chainbreaker and other stuff, but I can't find them today.
Here are a few more custom tools. The "chain whips" are for dismantling clusters and the other tool there fits the slot in the bearing cup of an old Shimano cassette style cluster, which couldn't be removed with a conventional cluster removal tool. Haven't used these for ages though.
The other tools were just what I could find of my conventional bike tools. Again all very old (and mostly ****) stuff.
Left to right: A couple of chain breakers, cluster removal tool, cone spanners, crank pullers, a couple of different tyre levers and a bunch of spoke keys. I used to have a few compact hex keys and a nice little multi-tool with a small chainbreaker and other stuff, but I can't find them today.
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Those will splay out the cable ends, you need something that has a curved cutter.
I have these, the Shimano ones are better though.
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What the pros pack:
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Looks like Beta keys, Knipex cutters, Wiha screwdrivers? The toolbox is interesting too, not sure what it is but looks lightweight for transport. That inflator looks really handy too, I need to find something similar.
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Looks like Beta keys, Knipex cutters, Wiha screwdrivers? The toolbox is interesting too, not sure what it is but looks lightweight for transport. That inflator looks really handy too, I need to find something similar.
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Oh, looks like they do this a lot.
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Beta sliding T-handle wrenches, PB Swiss L-handles. Shimano cutters. Those side cutters look really cool, I wonder who makes them.
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Beta sliding T-handle wrenches, PB Swiss L-handles. Shimano cutters. Those side cutters look really cool, I wonder who makes them.
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This is pretty cool, custom carbon fiber box.
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Park cutters, Beta sliding T-handles. Looks like he uses Beta wrenches too? He mentions Snap-On tools, but I wasn't able to spot any except maybe those cutters?
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Park cutters, Beta sliding T-handles. Looks like he uses Beta wrenches too? He mentions Snap-On tools, but I wasn't able to spot any except maybe those cutters?
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Looks like these guys are Park sponsored, so all their stuff is predictably Park.
Interesting they use non-Park lubes though, since Park makes lubes too.
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Interesting they use non-Park lubes though, since Park makes lubes too.
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1999 Trek 8500 here!
Hah. If your on this site, don't fight it, just start buying....as you already have.
Park is great, but in some instances, others are better. You can also make your own, as Rodsnratfinks points out. Some you can work around using auto tools.
Sometimes it still takes a trip to the LBS.....adjusting headset bearing load......older drivetrain gear sometimes has to be bent to properly work.....bent bottom brackets....etc.
I enjoy the hell out of it! My latest is a Fox front suspension fork that I rebuilt (for a nifty savings) and will be mounting soon to replace the old tired one. I also bought a Surly cross check and am going through it.
Buy right, and roll with it is my advice. Hellyeah!
Hah. If your on this site, don't fight it, just start buying....as you already have.
Park is great, but in some instances, others are better. You can also make your own, as Rodsnratfinks points out. Some you can work around using auto tools.
Sometimes it still takes a trip to the LBS.....adjusting headset bearing load......older drivetrain gear sometimes has to be bent to properly work.....bent bottom brackets....etc.
I enjoy the hell out of it! My latest is a Fox front suspension fork that I rebuilt (for a nifty savings) and will be mounting soon to replace the old tired one. I also bought a Surly cross check and am going through it.
Buy right, and roll with it is my advice. Hellyeah!
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Looks like this guy buys Snap-On stuff exclusively, and some Park cutters. Bosch cordless drill/driver.
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Less detail, but wider survey of the group, some repeats from the previous vids:
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Shimano cable/hose cutters mentioned a few times, that torque wrench the first guy mentions is interesting.
The pneumatic spoke wrench is really cool!
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Shimano cable/hose cutters mentioned a few times, that torque wrench the first guy mentions is interesting.
The pneumatic spoke wrench is really cool!
Ba! It becomes an obsession! Be real careful about this.
I just needed a few tools for my bikes.
I ended up with a complete rotating pedestal work stand and every possible tool made for re-building the entire bike. Had the neighbors over constantly looking to get their bikes fixed. Got way out of hand! Big fun!
I just needed a few tools for my bikes.
I ended up with a complete rotating pedestal work stand and every possible tool made for re-building the entire bike. Had the neighbors over constantly looking to get their bikes fixed. Got way out of hand! Big fun!
CarBikeGuy70
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From a bike guy with too many years in the business. Stay with 7 spd. - new cassette or freewheel depending on original spec. (Shimano only- still the best in the world at this level) as needed with mid level KMC chain. Tools? Park is mid range at best, their stuff works but with everyday use you see they don't perform at Snap On level. If chainring teeth are worn now is the time to replace- mid level Shimano is the way to go once again. Others may say different but I speak the truth- I have the experience in dealing with bikes such as yours on a daily basis.
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PlastiDip makes a blue that is close to Park Tools blue. If you are cheap but ****.....haha