Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 7,344
Likes: 3,206
From: NW Oregon
Bikes: 1982 Trek 930R Custom, '91 Diamondback Ascent w/ XT, XTR updates, Fuji Team Pro CF road flyer, Specialized Sirrus Gravel Convert, '09 Comencal Meta 5.5 XC, '02 Marin MBX500, '84 Gitane Criterium bike
i push a LARGE flat blade screwdriver into the slot, from the side, using the sides of the blade....... then turn the bars as needed to get them wiggled out...
just don't over-do the spreading process.... aluminum likes to break when bent....