[CR]re: stuck stem

(Example: Events:Cirque du Cyclisme)

From: "patrick bakke" <bakkepatrick@hotmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 21:09:05 -0700
Subject: [CR]re: stuck stem

Hello,

I have removed many stuck stems and seatposts using just this method. I once tore a cinelli stem in half with the vice that when heated fell out! Another option is to get one of those marine air blaster horns , take the horn off and use the propellent to super cool the aluminum part. It usually works better than the heat but is not so handy. I have never needed to quench.

Rick "great ride in the west hills today" Bakke