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Appreciation post: A customer brought in a 1980s Peugeot with a seized seatpost that I finally got out after soaking it in penetrating oil for three days straight.
What's the most stubborn stuck component you've ever managed to free, and what finally did the trick?
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the_alice22d ago
Ever try to get a freewheel off? I spent a week on one and my victory dance looked like I was having a seizure.
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aliceharris22d ago
A week on a single freewheel? I've had stubborn ones, but that's a whole new level of dedication. I would have been hunting for a blowtorch by day three. That must have been the most satisfying seizure-dance in history.
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david13422d ago
My uncle's old shop had a special vise just for freewheels, @the_alice. The real trick is keeping the chain whip from slipping when you're putting all your weight into it. That moment when it finally cracks loose is pure relief.
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