bicycle frames

October 25th, 2009

bicycle frames
bicycle frames
How do I remove my aluminium seat pin which is seized into the seat tube of my steel bicycle frame?

I installed the seat pin using copper grease to avoid this problem. I have tried turning it with a wrench, but was afraid of damaging the frame.

There is an easier way, and faster too.

Remove the binder bolt from the frame, then drip some ammonia (REAL ammonia, not cleaner with ammonia in it) around the frame/seatpin area. Continue to drip in ammonia until it is fully saturated. Wait about an hour.

Keep the saddle mounted on the seatpin and use IT to twist the seatpin out rather than a wrench.

Once the seatpin is out make sure to wipe the ammonia from the frame and seatpin. When reinstalling use LITHIUM grease inside the frame rather than copper grease on the seatpin.


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bike basket

September 26th, 2009

bike basket
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How can I keep books on my bike’s rear rack?

I recently got rid of my bike’s pannier baskets, and now have no way to transport my books to and from school every day. I still have the rack on my bike, and I’ve just been tying them to the rack when I need to take them somewhere. But, this is ugly. I was thinking of using bungee cords to affix them, but I feel like they would just slip out of them. What could I do to the books to ensure that they would hold to the bike, but could be taken off quickly and easily?

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