ToolInfoBox Cable Pullers & Cable Cutters

Synonyms:	DE:Kabelzieher und Kabelschneider
Location:	Bike Lounge

Wiki Entry: Eldi Cable Pullers & Cable Cutters

This entry covers professional workshop pliers designed by Eldi for tensioning, cutting, and securing bicycle brake and derailleur cables (Bowden cables).

1. Fourth-Hand Cable Stretcher / Puller (Green & Red Straight Handles)

Tool Type: Inner Cable Tensioner / "Fourth Hand" Tool.
Function: Used to grip and pull inner stainless steel cables taut with high leverage while keeping one hand free to tighten the anchor bolt on the brake caliper or derailleur.
Key Feature: Equipped with a spring-loaded locking ratchet/lever that holds the cable tension automatically, ensuring precise brake and shifting setup.

2. Heavy-Duty Wire & Cable Cutters (Red Shaped Handles)

Tool Type: Bicycle-Specific Cable & Housing Cutter.
Design Feature: Features curved, overlapping shearing blades (shear-cut style) rather than standard diagonal cutting jaws.
Function: Delivers clean, square cuts on tough outer spiral-wound brake housing and linear-strand shifter housing without crushing or fraying the inner steel wires.

Workshop Practice Tips

Blade Maintenance: Never use bicycle cable cutters to cut hardened steel spokes or master link pins, as this will instantly chip or dull the specialized shearing blades.
Housing Prep: Always use a pick or awl to open up the inner plastic liner of the cable housing after cutting to ensure frictionless cable movement.