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Old 03-15-05 | 04:26 PM
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Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

That's a quill stem if it still the stock piece. Chances are it wasn't greased properly and the two parts rusted together (both items being made of Hi-ten steel it's no wonder). Thread the long bolt back in untill it's flush with the top then take a rubber mallet and strike the top where the bolt is. If this fails to loosen it you'll need to attack the problem by chemical means. PB Blaster Liquid Wrench etc.
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