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Old 07-15-09 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by stringbreaker
Maybe try cutting off the post and leave about 3/8" or a bit less sticking out of the seat tube and get the biggest easy out that will fit then tap it in the post and twist counter clockwise. It might work too
I tried that once. Got a big EZout (it was $20 for one that size) and gave it a try. The thing did grip it, but as it was forcing itself in it started opening up the bolt-ears more than I was comfortable with, and so gave up. That post is still in that frame, alas.

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