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Saddle Seatpost Stuck in Frame

  • 21-05-2011 8:53am
    #1
    mickger844posts
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,491 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Been years since i had a cycle so yesterday decided to dust off the old mountain bike with the view to taking her out next week sometime. The saddle needed changing so bought a new one.
    When i fixed it to the seatpost its higher than my previous saddle and needs to be dropped. The problem i have is the seatpost is stuck in the frame and there is no movement on it at all. I sprayed some WD40 on it and tried again this morning with no luck.
    Is there anything i can do that will release the stem from the frame? Any advice would be appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    uberwolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,581 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    I think you mean seatpost?

    I presume that both seatpost and frame are metal?


  • #3
    mickger844posts
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,491 Mod ✭✭✭✭mickger844posts


    uberwolf wrote: »
    I think you mean seatpost?

    I presume that both seatpost and frame are metal?

    Yeah i probably used the wrong name.

    Both Seatpost and frame are metal.


  • #4
    Haleakala
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭Haleakala


    http://www.sheldonbrown.com/stuck-seatposts.html

    Check the link out - numerous strategies for removing seatposts - some friendlier to your bike than others


  • #5
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,909 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Douse it in ATF fluid, that stuff will penetrate most places and lubricate as well, much better than WD40


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