I have ChannelLock flush cutters that probably did cost me over 30$. I may have a weird fetish about this, but I think using it to flush-cut cut zip-ties is most satisfying (simple and frequent) thing I do on my bike. Maybe none of that experience is due to the tool itself and cheaper tools would work 100% as well... I can't say.
Side-note: Now that I think about it, I think pressing in a headset has to be THE most satisfying job you can do on a bike, but this doesn't happen very often. Achieving near perfection for cable length/routing/management in front of the bike is another excellent feeling.
April 25, 2024, 8:41 a.m. - FlipSide
I have ChannelLock flush cutters that probably did cost me over 30$. I may have a weird fetish about this, but I think using it to flush-cut cut zip-ties is most satisfying (simple and frequent) thing I do on my bike. Maybe none of that experience is due to the tool itself and cheaper tools would work 100% as well... I can't say. Side-note: Now that I think about it, I think pressing in a headset has to be THE most satisfying job you can do on a bike, but this doesn't happen very often. Achieving near perfection for cable length/routing/management in front of the bike is another excellent feeling.