rebelpeter
Well-Known Member
You get galvanic corrosion between aluminium and steel. Oil won't free it but a strong solution of ammonia can break the bond up.
Sounds good thank you
You get galvanic corrosion between aluminium and steel. Oil won't free it but a strong solution of ammonia can break the bond up.
Thanks for the film he sure struggled hope my bike shop dont resort to this drastic method, hope to get it back today, ill let u knowIf seized solid only solution may be to cut through fork steerer and then fit new fork & stem - seen this before on CB bikes - steerers are never greased before they leave the factory and some lbs mechanics are too lazy to just pop them out as part of the predelivery prep
So looks like surgery is the only thing left to try......
I had to do the same earlier this year for a stuck quill stem. One piece of advice is if you can get a hacksaw without the metal loop over the top. It'll allow you to get the blade all the way down the tube.
Also take your time, don't rush it, last thing you want to do is to start hacksawing your way through the steerer tube.
I'd be a bit worried about riding it without the bolt engaged. Whilst it may seem unmovable now its going to be pretty painful if it suddendly comes out or even just moves whilst your riding.
personally i wouldnt risk riding it without installing the retaining bolt.
I'd be a bit worried about riding it without the bolt engaged. Whilst it may seem unmovable now its going to be pretty painful if it suddendly comes out or even just moves whilst your riding.
personally i wouldnt risk riding it without installing the retaining bolt.