frozen carbon seatpost
01-21-06, 04:45 PM
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frozen carbon seatpost
does any one know if there is a lube or something i can put in my aluminum seat-tube so that my carbon seatpost doesn't get frozen again?
01-22-06, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by nik0703
does any one know if there is a lube or something i can put in my aluminum seat-tube so that my carbon seatpost doesn't get frozen again?
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01-22-06, 10:21 AM
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The common wisdom is that you are not supposed to use a petroleum-based grease on CF because it can break down the plastic. I have not heard of any lubricants that are made just for CF.
