Originally Posted by
General Geoff
I'd have needed two sets of blades at least to break one chain. The hydraulic cutters suffer the same problem as the manual ones, i.e. the cutting blades shatter or dull before the chain is completely cut.
Yep, not cost effective to steal the LPL's $75 bike, but steal a Madone or Dogma F10 at the cost of one or two sets of replaceable bolt cutter jaws? Even at fencing value that economic exchange would be well into the black for the thief.
The hydraulic cutters have the advantages that, unlike 49" manual cutters, you can put them under a hoodie and you don't have to weigh 24 stone to create the necessary force.