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Devout Dirtbag: just to know, how did you hacksaw the post out of the frame? How did you hold the saw blade? Did you use a blade holder or just hold it in your hand? Also, did you have to make a single cut, 2 cuts or more?

From reading here and elsewhere it seems that the most sensitive route if it is stuck solid is to use an adjustable reamer. I think that's the method the Seatpostman referred to above uses.

It's an excellent suggestion unfortunately I live in the US... If you know of a similar service where I live let me know. BTW the post is aluminum. My typing steel earlier on was a typo. I don't know what I was thinking.

It's steel.

Good point. I'll do that.

It's a steel frame. Not sure if the seat post is steel or aluminum. is there a way to tell?

I have a frame with a seat post struck in it. Looks like rust is the problem. Any idea how to get the post out of the frame? Simply twisting the seat won't do it. Thanks! Alain

While I am on the subject of forks I have another question. Can someone tell what suspension fork is on this bike? It may be a RockShock but I can't tell from the photos.

Re: Threaded. I posted an ad. We'll see what happens.

Looking for a rigid Mountain Bike fork to replace a suspension fork with these specs: - 425mm axle to crown distance - 26" wheel size - Cantilever brakes - 100mm hub spacing - Threaded headset - Steel

Sorry, 100mm. I corrected it. Confused front and rear hub width.

I understand. So now the question is where to find a rigid for with 425mm axle to crown distance for 26" wheel size, cantilever brakes and 100mm hub spacing... any suggestions? I've been looking but no luck so far.

So to recoup, if I understand this correctly, when replacing a suspension fork with a rigid fork, I need a rigid fork with a longer than normal axle to crown distance to compensate for the suspension fork travel distance. From what I have seen, regular rigid forks, i.e. for non-suspension...

Retro Guru said 440mm. Are you saying 425mm is best?

Re: Hi Retro Guru, You mean the distance on the drawing below correct ? Which rigid fork model are you using to replace the suspension fork?

I appreciate the recommendation. If I buy a rigid fork with a longer than necesary axle to crown size, can't it be cut down? In that case the actual size of the fork should not matter?

I understand. My idea is not logical or practical. I'll get a 1 1/8" headset. Thank you for your help.

Why? I have a 1" Campagnolo headset I want to use.

It may very well be a Pro 825. Good point. I want to replace the Manitou fork with a rigid fork, cantilever brakes. Any suggestions as to which fork model to get? Thank you for all your help.

Could be. If so, what type of frame is it? Double or triple butted? Light? What quality compared to the pro 825 or 925?