On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM, Tim <tki...@comcast.net> wrote: > I have a stuck, stuck, stuck Technomic stem in my Hilsen. I've tried > lots of penetrating oil and dry ice to no avail. So now I'm > considering Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda) as Sheldon Brown > suggested. It's either that or take to to a bike shop and get it cut > out. Has anyone dealt with this before and maybe has a different > suggestion. Thanks all. Oh, BTW, I just discovered this group, after > discovering Rivendell about 1 1/2 years ago and getting my Homer about > 14 months ago, and I really appreciate having you guys here. >
I've never done this on a hilsen but on many other bikes. with the stem bolt completely loose. Take a rubber mallet and give it a whack or two. If the rubber mallet isn't enough - put a wood block on it and give it a whack that way. the shock has freed some incredibly bound parts I've seen. -sv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
