Recumbent - Frozen boom

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sleec1
08-09-07, 01:31 PM
I've recently had back surgery and knee replacements. Now post-op I find that my heel cannot reach the pedal on my Vision R-42. I find I can't adjust the boom as it seems to be frozen into place. I took it to People Movers and their mechanic couldn't loosen it either. Anybody have any ideas how to solve this problem?

cat0020
08-09-07, 02:55 PM
WD40 and let it the fluid penetrate overnight, maybe try pushing it further inward to loosen it up?

Take out the bottom bracket and put a cheater pipe into the B/B sheel to rotate the boom from the frame like a corkscrew?
sleec1
08-09-07, 07:14 PM
Cat, we tried the WD40 method...didn't work...but I do like your 2nd idea. We'll give it a try.

ken cummings
08-09-07, 07:29 PM
Is this something that can be solved with a block or some other kind of extender on the pedal?
SingleSpeeDemon
08-10-07, 08:16 AM
Try PB Blaster from your local auto parts store. That usuall unfreezes siezed seatposts for me and it should work for you.
jeff-o
08-15-07, 03:06 PM
Try sliding a slot screwdriver between the gaps where the bolt tightens the frame onto the boom. Use the screwdriver to slightly widen the gap, then have a friend twist the boom out (or give the front derailleur tower a few taps with a rubber mallet). Hopefully the boom will come out without too much damage to the paint!