Bicycle Mechanics - Seat post corrosion issue

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Daveonabike
05-22-06, 07:48 AM
Whats up, I have a 2 year old steel bike(with an alum seat post) and was adjusting the seat, I found it hard to move and when i finaly removed it i found alot of corrosion. I am an auto mechanic (german cars) so I am aware of dissimilar metal corrosion. My question is what is the best thing to do? Clean post and seat tube and use anit-sease paste? thanks in advance for the advice. I know my spelling is very poor.
Dave

powers2b
05-22-06, 08:35 AM
Pull Seat post.
Coat tube with grease (use old toothbrush)
Re-insert seatpost.
Works everytime.

Enjoy
HillRider
05-22-06, 07:25 PM
Pull Seat post.
Coat tube with grease (use old toothbrush)
Re-insert seatpost.
Works everytime.

Enjoy
Two more things.

1. Clean off the loose corrosion before doing steps 2 through 4 above.

2. Repeat the above at least once a year.

Bobby Lex
05-23-06, 05:45 AM
Two more things.

1. Clean off the loose corrosion before doing steps 2 through 4 above.

2. Repeat the above at least once a year.

+1

This is standard bike maintenance. A frozen seat post is a common occurence and can sometimes be unrepairable.

Bob