Originally Posted by
smd4
Jen, as a former bike wrench in the 80s/90s, I see no reason why the tools you’re looking at wouldn’t be just fine. The Park lockring tool has the pin, which is helpful, but by no means necessary. The suggestion for you to make your own chain whip is ludicrous. You’ll likely never need to replace the tools you’re looking at.
Thanks.
Originally Posted by
dedhed
Do yourself a favor and buy quality cable cutters. You'll thanks yourself in the long run
I've had to cut cables a couple times already. I just used a cut-off wheel and a Dremel. Maybe not the best option, but it works well. I do have a pack of crimp on cable ends to take care of the wire strands.