Multitool/Pliers That Can Actually Cut A Spare Cable

[JoePavlik]

Like the title says, I am looking for some kind of cable cutter / plier that is packable for a race like the GDMBR or AZT.

I bought a leatherman skeletool a long time ago and had to actually use the "cable cutter" part of it below the pliers and it barely worked at all. it the cut cable, but seriously frayed it and took a lot of work. Would not recommend.

Does anyone have any recommendations for this type of tool?

[THE LONG RANGER]

Perhaps a different tactic: bring two, pre-cut cables, with the ends soldered very cleanly, wrapped up w/tape on the ends and stowed away.

[bmike-vt]

Or bring two, full length cables that you can just wrap and zip tie the excess into a little loop. You have a spare if the same cable breaks twice, and you can hand one off to someone in need if you want.

FWIW, I have 2 full length brake cables tucked into the space between the stiffener and favric in a Revelate Jerry Can that pretty much always stay in the home (Bb7s). When I mount the Rohloff I put 2 shift cables in the other side.

[sfuller]

FWIW, I have 2 full length brake cables tucked into the space between the stiffener and favric in a Revelate Jerry Can that pretty much always stay in the home (Bb7s). When I mount the Rohloff I put 2 shift cables in the other side.

Good to know I'm not the only one that uses that spot to store cables. It's perfect.