Bike seat post stuck

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nickwhelan

Aug 9, 2010, 08:32 AM

Without heating the seat post or the frame, how can I free a bike seat post that is stuck at one height ?

jmjoseph

Aug 9, 2010, 08:35 AM

Get some spray lube that penetrates, like "Liquid Wrench", or "PB Blaster".
Spray it, wait for a while, then try to move it.

Good luck.

NeedKarma

Aug 9, 2010, 08:38 AM

Agree with above.
I've used WD-40, then some oil.

gypsydoctor

Jan 18, 2011, 03:33 PM

Here are 17 different ways, from the master:
Http://www.sheldonbrown.com/stuck-seatposts.html