Why Oh Why Do I Make The Same Mistake Over and Over and Over........
01-20-15, 04:20 PM
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Why Oh Why Do I Make The Same Mistake Over and Over and Over........
Above my avatar it says Still Learning, so here is my vent for the day.
Last year I picked up two bikes with known seat post issues. One was removed by cutting it out with a sawzall. The other, a Santana tandem stoker's seat post is still a work in progress. It will get the Kroil test soon.
During the last week in December I picked up three weathered bikes, a 1985 PH501, 1983 Trek 560, and a mid 1990's Trek MT 720. All three were field tested for moveable quills and seat posts. Nice no problems!
The following morning I had an early appointment to buy a 1982 PKN-10. It was weathered as well, the paint was good, and the chain was stiff. I didn't bother to check the quill or seat post because it was chilly out
So which bike do I attack this morning only to find that the seat post is frozen? Oy oh Oy!
Last year I picked up two bikes with known seat post issues. One was removed by cutting it out with a sawzall. The other, a Santana tandem stoker's seat post is still a work in progress. It will get the Kroil test soon.
During the last week in December I picked up three weathered bikes, a 1985 PH501, 1983 Trek 560, and a mid 1990's Trek MT 720. All three were field tested for moveable quills and seat posts. Nice no problems!
The following morning I had an early appointment to buy a 1982 PKN-10. It was weathered as well, the paint was good, and the chain was stiff. I didn't bother to check the quill or seat post because it was chilly out
So which bike do I attack this morning only to find that the seat post is frozen? Oy oh Oy!
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01-20-15, 04:25 PM
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I just finished cutting out a stem, that thing fought me all the way.
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01-20-15, 04:30 PM
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I Know, I know, I know………still learning that lesson too.
I wonder what the diameter of a stick of Dynamite is? Would it be 27.2mm?
I wonder what the diameter of a stick of Dynamite is? Would it be 27.2mm?
01-20-15, 04:41 PM
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I used to pick up nearly every old tool I found. Until I discovered I had accumulated 4 of one item, none of which was worth much.
Then I became much more selective. Concentrating on quality over quantity.
Then I became much more selective. Concentrating on quality over quantity.
01-20-15, 04:48 PM
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I always have a can of Kroil close by. It has yet to fail me.
01-20-15, 05:00 PM
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hah- made my day...
Between numerous 'non-bike' projects today, this SOB has gotten the better of me-
Crazy seized, corroded, no Kroil or other could break thru. Sawzall multiple slits.... no good. Walked away from it for now.
Between numerous 'non-bike' projects today, this SOB has gotten the better of me-
Crazy seized, corroded, no Kroil or other could break thru. Sawzall multiple slits.... no good. Walked away from it for now.
01-20-15, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Salubrious
I always have a can of Kroil close by. It has yet to fail me.
Big fan of Kroil, but it has failed me several times.
+10 Prying too soon can create damage. Been there, done that, scrapped the frame.
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01-20-15, 05:26 PM
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I've been there. One thing I have learned about cutting out seatposts is be very careful with the prying. It's easier to damage the seat tube with a tool prying too soon than it is to damage it by cutting too far. You can just guess how I know that.
01-20-15, 05:29 PM
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I feel your pain, not that you could have been too surprised, with a bike left outside and with a fluted post to channel the rain...
Looks like the JPR post, a full casting so possibly an 18" adj wrench torqueing on the head just might...
A few days of kroil soak from both ends (since you'll be visiting the bb anyway), followed by some torch-warming, followed by a full cryo "soak" with a $2 block of dry ice, and maybe...
We're praying for you, brother.
Looks like the JPR post, a full casting so possibly an 18" adj wrench torqueing on the head just might...
A few days of kroil soak from both ends (since you'll be visiting the bb anyway), followed by some torch-warming, followed by a full cryo "soak" with a $2 block of dry ice, and maybe...
We're praying for you, brother.
01-20-15, 05:34 PM
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I've been lucky, I guess . Out of 50 bikes or so, only had one stuck post (Trek 460) and a jammed stem ( Sports Tourer). Both came loose after a few days of soaking with oil and PB Blaster with no damage.
01-20-15, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by elboGreaze
I've been lucky, I guess . Out of 50 bikes or so, only had one stuck post (Trek 460) and a jammed stem ( Sports Tourer). Both came loose after a few days of soaking with oil and PB Blaster with no damage.
01-20-15, 06:07 PM
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Lost a decent MB1 and a nice Nitto seatpost. Now that one hurt. Cut the remaining post in the seat tube into pies and still didn't budge. Busted out a punch and ended up with a peek a boo hole in side of the seat tube.
01-20-15, 06:19 PM
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Why ?.... Because these frames deserve to be saved, a challenge to be met and you're the man to do it !
01-20-15, 06:32 PM
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The PKN-10 is a hyper-lovely bike, OJ, and I think this will turn out to be a very rewarding project for you. 9 out of 10 stuck posts do. 
We don't talk about the 1 in 10.
We don't talk about the 1 in 10.
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01-20-15, 06:53 PM
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I carry a Park 3-way hex with me. If post and stem don't move, the price goes way down. That being said. I really haven't seen any money to be made in flipping these days.
01-20-15, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jiangshi
I really haven't seen any money to be made in flipping these days.
I buy bikes for friends that are looking and that's about it.
...and I sell the ones my kids outgrow. Which are plentiful lately.
01-20-15, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Flog00
Weird. I have never had a stuck stem or seatpost. Seriously.
01-20-15, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Sir_Name
...let us know how your next project goes...
My dad used to get so mad if I ever said "Man dad, this job is really going great!" hahaha
01-20-15, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cobrabyte
am I seeing things or is that front brake caliper on backwards?
01-20-15, 07:25 PM
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Have you tried CRC Freeze-Off? Last winter I fought and fought with a frozen seatpost. I tried it call. Ice, propane torch, various penetrants. The *one* thing that worked was CRC Freeze-Off. I sprayed that all around and put the seat clamp between two concrete slabs. Twist. And BAM, it released.
Originally Posted by oddjob2
Above my avatar it says Still Learning, so here is my vent for the day.
Last year I picked up two bikes with known seat post issues. One was removed by cutting it out with a sawzall. The other, a Santana tandem stoker's seat post is still a work in progress. It will get the Kroil test soon.
During the last week in December I picked up three weathered bikes, a 1985 PH501, 1983 Trek 560, and a mid 1990's Trek MT 720. All three were field tested for moveable quills and seat posts. Nice no problems!
The following morning I had an early appointment to buy a 1982 PKN-10. It was weathered as well, the paint was good, and the chain was stiff. I didn't bother to check the quill or seat post because it was chilly out
So which bike do I attack this morning only to find that the seat post is frozen? Oy oh Oy!
Last year I picked up two bikes with known seat post issues. One was removed by cutting it out with a sawzall. The other, a Santana tandem stoker's seat post is still a work in progress. It will get the Kroil test soon.
During the last week in December I picked up three weathered bikes, a 1985 PH501, 1983 Trek 560, and a mid 1990's Trek MT 720. All three were field tested for moveable quills and seat posts. Nice no problems!
The following morning I had an early appointment to buy a 1982 PKN-10. It was weathered as well, the paint was good, and the chain was stiff. I didn't bother to check the quill or seat post because it was chilly out
So which bike do I attack this morning only to find that the seat post is frozen? Oy oh Oy!
01-20-15, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jiangshi
I carry a Park 3-way hex with me. If post and stem don't move, the price goes way down. That being said. I really haven't seen any money to be made in flipping these days.
01-20-15, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Flog00
Yeah really.... luckily the next project is a bare frame.
Originally Posted by Flog00
My dad used to get so mad if I ever said "Man dad, this job is really going great!" hahaha
....................................................................and enjoy that next next project.
On an unrelated note, did I read earlier today that you used to race cars? What type of racing?
