Stuck seatpost orange clockwork

[highlandsflyer]

I would sort this out before moving on.

You would be gutted to finish the bike off then damage it in any way doing a job that you opted to leave.

Have you tried knocking it in a few mm?

Mark it so you can observe movement.

I have found a quick way to remove is to drill a hole horizontally perpendicular to the top tube and insert a steel rod or heavy screwdriver, stone chisel etc. in so you can use a lump hammer to tap the post out.

Cutting the post out is a no brainer, and pretty difficult to make a mess of.

 

[aledpc]

the masking tape in the photo was there as a marker for when i tried to move it. As I mentioned I have tried to move it using clamps and mallets to no avail. It wont move up, down or turn.

Ive read of some people filling the frame with caustic soda, which will melt the alloy but not damage the steel. But for the sake of my skin and paintwork, I'd rather not try that.

I take your point about sorting it now rather than opting to leave it. I guess I need to decide now if its going to stay as it is for life because it fits me as it is, or if I break it off now which means someone else who is not my size can also ride it. (or if I ever wanted to sell it).

I will try a couple of other methods first such as cooling it and possibly trying the ammonia (if I can get hold of some).

 

[aledpc]

Also, if you look at the photo above of the front of the frame, the lower silver rim has started to rust. What can I do about that? if I file it down, will that cause the rust to come back worse? or could I file it down then seal it with something clear?

thanks

 

[jimo746]

You mean the lower headset cup in the headtube?
I'd try some metal polish(autosol) on it first, see if that will shift some of the surface rust.

 

[jimo746]

You mean the lower headset cup in the headtube?
I'd try some metal polish(autosol) on it first, see if that will shift some of the surface rust.

 

[aledpc]

You mean the lower headset cup in the headtube?
I'd try some metal polish(autosol) on it first, see if that will shift some of the surface rust.

I've actually tried Autosol, and it is better than it looks in the photo, but its still not clean.

 

[highlandsflyer]

You won't get that 100% on the bike, well not without a lot more effort than removing it.

Will you be spraying the frame? If so you will be removing it anyway.

If you just want to get riding the thing, how about ignoring that meanwhile and dealing with the seatpost then building it up.

It is often best to do a dry build for all sorts of reasons.

Besides it is winter, so if it was me I would leave the full works until spring, so you know what you really want on it.

 

[ishaw]

Gil_m has the decals you need on file as I ordered a set from him so I could renovate my wifes clockwork that I bought her so that she may also enjoy the retrobike thing. Seemed like a good idea at the time.

 

[aledpc]

Finally finished the re-build of my Orange Clockwork

For anyone who might be interested, I have finally finished putting my orange clockwork back together, and thought I'd share some of the photos.

I decided I wanted to get my old run down bike from the back of my dad's shed where it has been for the last 10 years and do it up on as tight a budget as possible. (as the plan was to see if I'd still enjoy riding enough to spend money on a new bike for next summer)

I have renewed the Manitou Sport forks with new elastomers, added new cables, grips and tyres, and put on new decals (Big thanks to Gil_M for supplying these)

I ended up leaving the seatpost where it was as its the right height for me anyway and there seemed to be no chance of moving it.

All in all It has cost me bang on £90, and even though its not spotless, I'm chuffed with the result. I can't wait to take it to Coed-y-Brenin on Saturday.

 

[aledpc]

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