Originally Posted by
tarwheel
I've never gotten around to shortening the stainless steel support stays on my fenders, partly because the steel is so hard. I tried cutting them with wire snips, and it dented the tool. Anyone have any suggestions for simple way to shorten fender stays? A hacksaw would easily cut the stays, but would require that I remove the fenders from the bike first. I'm looking for the lazy man's option -- eg, a tool that would easily cut the stays and not cost a fortune.
I haven't tried cutting stainless stays, but I have to ask which wire snips you used. My Channel Lock™ wire cutters have never dented on anything I've used them on. On the other hand, the Harbor Freight cutters I bought can't cut anything but dandelions.