Stuck alloy post

In article <[email hidden]>,

- Bob - said:

A remote friend has asked me how to get a stuck alloy post out of a
steel frame. Apparently they've tried to twist it with a large wrench
and a couple of men, some sort of penetrating oil - no luck. I don't
have direct access to the bike to check it out and they are not
mechanical folks, so I need to send them some suggestions.

I'm thinking maybe PB-blast would help... other ideas ?

Look here for ideas:
<http://sheldonbrown.com/stuck-seatposts.html>

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Michael Press

Group: rec.bicycles.tech
Date: Sat, Sep 23, 2006, 12:13am (EDT+4)
From: [email hidden] (- Bob -)

Quoted message said:

A remote friend has asked me how to get
a stuck alloy post out of a steel frame.
Apparently they've tried to twist it with a
large wrench and a couple of men, some
sort of penetrating oil - no luck. I don't
have direct access to the bike to check it
out and they are not mechanical folks, so
I need to send them some suggestions.

Quoted message said:

I'm thinking maybe PB-blast would
help... other ideas ?

Sounds like someone forgot to "lube before insertion". Best thing I have
found is to try saturating it with WD-40, let it sit a while then try
twisting it out.

if you're succesful, be SURE to put anti-sieze, or grease on the post
before putting it in!

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