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Old 03-08-21 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
I use a similar to Merziac’s method but if super seized, repeated shots of WD 40, PB Blaster or Kroil are a necessary friend.

edit: if it is a plastic/resin BB cup, they can be a bear. Alloy cup—no grease—steel seizes can be horrific.

Is it a standard cup and spindle BB?
I've never had to use heat or chemicals, a way bigger lever, yes, never needed anything else.
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