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Thanks, I use Kroil and it has had it applied for months with many miles of riding added. The two options left to try are dry ice and sodium hydroxide Sheldon has a good list.

The Mechanics thread contains some interesting solutions for this. You might check them out.

Mumonkan

09-24-15 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 18191569)

My dog is stable. Taking him to a neurologist Monday.

Thanks for the support guys.

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SJX426

09-24-15 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet (Post 18191902)

The Mechanics thread contains some interesting solutions for this. You might check them out.

Dry Ice didn't work neither did CRC Freeze Off. I estimate the post is in 12".

jlafitte

09-24-15 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 18191104)

Today the shop got a call from a fixie foo needing a new chain. Here's how it played out:

me: Yarrrrr...Retrogression! (I often answer the shop phone like a pirate or using some other crazy voice, which is why Angie usually answers the phone)
foo: Oh hey, you're open. I need a chain.
me: Ok, is it a fixed gear bike?
foo: Of course. If I bring it in can you throw a new chain on?
me: Yeah, If I'm not already in the middle of something major when you come in, I can do it while you wait.
foo: Well what if you are in the middle of something?
me: I'll make you walk down the hill and buy me two slices of pizza from Luigi's.
foo: What?
me: Or a California burrito from Ray's.
foo: Huh? Wait...huh?
me: Are you over 21?
foo: No
me: Well, you can try to shoplift two 32oz bottles of High Life from Idaho Market but don't mention us if you get caught.
foo: Uh, alright?
me: What time are you coming in?
foo: Around noon, is that good?
me: We don't really take appointments but if you need a tooth pulled or something, there's a dentist around the corner.
foo: Man, I uh...haha...I mean...
me: See you later?
foo: Yeah, around noon. Thanks.
me: Yarrrrrrr!

I love my job. :lol:

Would be cool if you stream this stuff on your website. The ScrodCam.

TejanoTrackie

09-24-15 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SJX426 (Post 18192007)

Dry Ice didn't work neither did CRC Freeze Off. I estimate the post is in 12".

Something I tried years ago that worked was to cut the seatpost just below the seat clamp and used a small sledge hammer with a few impacts to break it loose inside the seat tube. Once loose, I gripped the seatpost with a large channel lock pliers to work it out.

thewilson

09-24-15 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie (Post 18191202)

I should buy a plane ticket to Sandy Eggo just so I can get the full Scrod experience first hand.

I wouldn't say it's plane ticket good, but MAYBE a taxi ride.

Today I got the wabi all townied up

SpeshulEd

09-24-15 10:25 PM

Yesterday I followed Bojac on Strava. So I can officially say that I kind of know Bojac.

Dannihilator

09-24-15 10:28 PM

Today I put in 20 miles.

TejanoTrackie

09-24-15 10:47 PM

Today I fixed another mystery flat tire (pinhole in the tube on the rim side) and lowered the gearing in my Motobecane Messenger utility fixed gear by 11gi from 67gi to 56gi. Now I can get up a short 22% grade hill with a 40 lb load in my saddlebags w/o having to dismount and walk. It's also a lot easier to get the bike rolling from a stop.

Mumonkan

09-25-15 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by thewilson (Post 18192238)

Today I got the wabi all townied up

picssssssssssss

IAmSam

09-25-15 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SJX426 (Post 18192007)

Dry Ice didn't work neither did CRC Freeze Off. I estimate the post is in 12".

If the seatpost is alu or alloy, the frame is steel, & you have no expectation of saving the post - as a last resort Caustic Soda has never failed me...

https://youtu.be/-dYnSVVDxrE

SJX426

09-25-15 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by IAmSam (Post 18193000)

If the seatpost is alu or alloy, the frame is steel, & you have no expectation of saving the post - as a last resort Caustic Soda has never failed me...

https://youtu.be/-dYnSVVDxrE

Next step. After many attempts yesterday, I give up. This thing is really stuck. The post is so far down the tube, the hack saw blade is too short. I expected with DB tubing that I didn't need to go that far but you never really know where the transition is. Plus, the larger dia. area allows more corrosion to build up.

Nagrom_

09-25-15 07:53 AM

Drill hole through exposed seat post. Put rod through hole. Clamp rod to bench vise. Grab bike frame and twist.

SJX426

09-25-15 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 18193186)

Drill hole through exposed seat post. Put rod through hole. Clamp rod to bench vise. Grab bike frame and twist.

and elongate the hole and put a bend in the rod!:) Did that. Used a 1/4" hole
Some have popped the seat stay off the lug leveraging the frame. Need to be careful about what you hold onto, head tube is best, and be gentle. Using the stays can bend them or help pop them off.

Huffandstuff

09-25-15 10:28 AM

I've melted a seat post out before with lye, was a fun science experiment. If you are super super careful I think you could do it without repainting it.

TenSpeedV2

09-25-15 10:52 AM

Today I bought a quality used wheelset for my SS MTB. Black Chris King hubs laced to Stans Arch EX hoops. Front needs a QR adapter kit (that can wait). Taking the bike and the wheel down to the shop because I need a spacer or two and the chainline needs to be setup properly. That rear hub, holy hell that is loud.

Guess

09-25-15 11:33 AM

chopped my wide risers down to a more useful shoulder width, they were fun, but I couldn't get past cars without a serious fear of clipping something on the way by. I guess they're useful for bombing mountain roads or something.

Muffin Man

09-25-15 01:55 PM

Did the trade thread in the marketplace get deleted?

Mumonkan

09-25-15 01:59 PM

it would appear so, no idea why or when that happened though

TenSpeedV2

09-25-15 02:14 PM

Damnit. Had to order a specific lock ring as these did not come with one. Also found out that it would be about $110 or so to convert the front wheel from thru axle to 9mm QR. Seller did knock some off since I drove to met him and he couldn't find the stuff. Looks like that will definitely have to wait.

Flatulentfox

09-25-15 03:12 PM

I might have the parts you need if you are interested. Lemme go see.

Flatulentfox

09-25-15 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2 (Post 18194325)

http://i.imgur.com/d8jgfoZh.jpg

Is this what you need.

Interested?

cali_axela

09-25-15 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2 (Post 18194325)

I've had good luck with the cheaper thru-axle to QR conversion sleeves for ~$20, like this: MTB Tools Mtn Bike 15mm thru Axle to Standard 5mm Quick Release Wheel Adapter | eBay -- been using this exact one to run a newer thru-axle wheel on an older QR fork on my MTB for years with no issues.

TenSpeedV2

09-25-15 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Flatulentfox (Post 18194494)

http://i.imgur.com/d8jgfoZh.jpg

Is this what you need.

Interested?

That is what I am looking for however I am not sure that it will work with Chris King hubs.

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