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  • CF Seatposts, Aluminium frames, cathodic corrosion.
  • vinnyeh
    Full Member

    Can't move the cf seatpost in my aluminium cross frame- I suspect corrosion has occurred. Is there any way to confirm this is the case? Is there any way to remove the seatpost without too much damage? 😥

    Kahurangi
    Full Member

    How did you grease it? Have you applied anything else to the bonded area since?

    vinnyeh
    Full Member

    Can't remember, but I suspect Shimano grease, probably about this time last year. Seatpost hasn't been taken out or moved at least all summer.

    z1ppy
    Full Member

    not supposed to grease CF post unless you use specific 'carbon friendly' assembly paste.
    ie: http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/tacx-carbon-assembly-item105138.html
    (other makes and suppliers are available)

    Mine stuck in (at the right height admittedly), so I spent a couple of week soaking it with GT80, and rode it with the seat clamp undone, it eventually came free without any damage.

    Kahurangi
    Full Member

    I remember something about CF absorbing the components of normal grease, thus swelling and jamming. And not the good Bob Marley sort, nor the WI type.

    Munqe-chick
    Free Member

    coca cola down the seatpost (with bike upside down)? CC is a dilute phosphoric acid solution which should dissolve oxidation.

    Lots of warm/hot water around the joint, in the hope the frame will expand more than the CF post?

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