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Seized aluminium seatpost in a carbon frame

ciarano · 2019-08-01 19:04:53

Seized aluminium seatpost in a carbon frame .any advice appreciated Thanks

01-08-2019 7:04pm

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ciarano

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Seized aluminium seatpost in a carbon frame .any advice appreciated
Thanks

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#2 01-08-2019 9:48pm

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How hard have you tried? Have you clamped the seat post in a bench vice and used the frame as leverage?

Turned the bike upside down and Poured coke in though the BB to the seat tube and left it to penetrate overnight?

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#3 01-08-2019 10:11pm

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Start seeping wd 40 in at the join. Keep at it bit by bit for a good while, then stand with frame between your legs and give the seat a good twist.

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#4 01-08-2019 10:31pm

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I have one in the LBS. they say they have a spray/liquid for the job but there is always a risk to the frame

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#5 02-08-2019 5:23am

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Thanks a million for the replies

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#6 02-08-2019 7:23am

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UPDATE Surgery went well BoIling water and elbow grease SUCCESS
Thanks everyone

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#7 02-08-2019 9:21am

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phew, my advice was to buy a new bike.

the fact you have resolved your issue, does not change my advice though.:)

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