i freed most all the stuck **** (still have a cable stuck in a shifter), and i've decided to build up (rebuild) this wondeful frameset. woohoo!
Originally Posted by
Sir_Name
I can add an image of the head badge (decal) on mine...
please do. that might be really helpful.
Originally Posted by
JT1973
I suggested touring elite b/c the components and seat stays... it might also have slightly shorter chain stays ... & without frame specs and measurements to establish the other differences ...
ok, the bb shell reads 58. the st is 22" c-c. the tt is 22.5" c-c. the chainstays are 17" c-c. please let me know what you think.
Originally Posted by
juvela
... you could invert the frame and pour your liquid penetrant in there and leave it overnight. some swear by ... automatic transmissiion fluid... then clamp the fork crown in a beefy bench vise with blocks of wood. you will then have both hands free to use the handlebar to turn the stem in the steerer. presto, "bob's your uncle."
i did that. and it worked! my first stuck stems ... or really stuck stems, and using atf and acetone in equal parts poured down the steerer worked on both these bikes i got that same day. i tell ya, when i first noticed both were stuck, i really started sweating and wondering if i just wasted my money.
in one bike, the fluid was dripping out the headset, so i plugged the fork with a velox bar end plug and flipped it back upright to soak a week. and that's all it took. well, that, and all the strength i could muster to pull the stem out once it would turn. an exciting moment.
i had never heard that uncle bob quote before. i need to get out more.
thanks for all the help guys.