Re: [CR]Latest Thinking Concerning Stuck Seatpost Removal

(Example: Framebuilders:Bernard Carré)

Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 21:40:22 -0600
From: "John Thompson" <john@os2.dhs.org>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Latest Thinking Concerning Stuck Seatpost Removal
References: <c61.d0163d6.32fa9b87@aol.com>
In-Reply-To:


AVERYALLEN@aol.com wrote:
> I'm trying to avoid clamping the seatpost on a stand and gently
> turning the frame as I'm not sure the Columbus SL tubing will
> respond favorably.

I'd avoid that if at all possible; I've seen seat tubes fail when this is done.

Have you tried heat?

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John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA