frozen handlebar stem
04-06-10 | 11:54 AM
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From: Southfield, MI
frozen handlebar stem
My handlebar stem is frozen in the steering tube, and i can't complete an overhaul until i can get the stem out. I understand that this is a very difficult problem. any suggestions. Thanks
04-06-10 | 12:25 PM
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!
Do a search for "stuck stems" and/or "stuck seatposts". This topic comes up all the time. Also go to Sheldon Brown's web sit as he has a article discussing this in detail.
