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Old 09-15-20, 01:33 PM
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Crankycrank
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Cheap method with some success it to turn bottom bracketless frame upside down and pour enough icewater down seat tube to fill up the seatpost. Let sit for at least 15 mins. and change to fresh icewater once or twice during the process. Have a gallon or so of boiling water ready. Empty out icewater and slowly pour boiling water over the seat tube area surrounding the seatpost. After all the boiling water is used quickly try to twist the seatpost loose with your pipewrench again. Works sometimes and hey, it doesn't cost anything to try.
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