Stuck cork in handlebar?
03-23-21, 08:00 AM
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Obviously a cork screw is the way to go if it's long enough, but if you need something longer I'm sure the hardware store has a long coarse threaded screw (something designed to screw into wood) that you can use like a cork screw. If it's loose enough that it rotates, try to wedge a spoke (or something thin) in between the cork and the handlbar wall. If you can get enough spokes in there, and move them around so they aren't all in the same place, then pull them all out at the same time at the same time, that might bring the cork with it.
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The obvious answer...
...buy another bike.
...buy another bike.
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03-23-21, 12:23 PM
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Get stick with blob of strong epoxy on end. Carefully place in center of cork. (Use "Operation" game skills). Pull on stick when dry and hope cork and stick will not both be stuck there.
or... Will a flexible drain snake fit through the other end?
or... Will a flexible drain snake fit through the other end?
03-23-21, 03:31 PM
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I bought a cheap compressor years ago. $100 well-spent. Top 3 use cases:
- removing handlebar grips (POP!)
- unscrewing freewheels (KRFWZZZZZZING!)
- cleaning nooks & crannies (PSHHHH!)
03-25-21, 09:11 AM
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You all crack me up. Love these. Glad I'm giving you all an interesting puzzle to solve. Oh btw, the handlebar is on the bike. I may try the epoxy route. That sounds like it might be a fun game except no buzzing but still probably some good cursing.
04-01-21, 04:42 PM
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Is that cork still in there?
