Dropping a seat post into the frame and getting it stuck is somewhat common, and we're sorry for this. We are working on a few ways to try to prevent this from happening.
And... it's happened to all of us.
You have probably tried the correct solution, but without results.
Let's try it again.
1. Turn the bike over. Make sure that it is protected from being damaged.
2. Put a towel over the bottom bracket. Using a rubber mallet or a block of wood and regular hammer, strike the bottom bracket (the area where the serial number is).
3. We know that you have already done this, and the seat post didn't budge. We wish there was a better way or some industry trick, but the only answer is to just keep trying. It will eventually come out. If you take the bike to a bike shop, they will follow the same procedure, but they will keep going until the seat post slides out.
4. One more strategy is to try to hook the seat post with a coat hanger or similar device.
5. This may take a while. We wish that we could offer better advice than "keep going, you can do it!" but this is just one of those times where sheer grit and tenacity is the only way forward.
Check this video:
Also, please give us a call. We'll see if there's anything we can do to get it right.
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I used PB Penatrating oil, needle nosed vise grips, and a hamer. An upward swing and (surprisingly) a few taps on the vise and THE PROBLEM was solved.
The rubber mallet did the trick, a few good whacks and it fell right out.
Rubber mallet and WD40 worked! (Not sure the WD40 did anything, but I wanted to try it 😂
Tried banging with a hammer and dead blow hammer. Tried using some WD40 but noting worked. Finally, got these needle nose pliers and that did the trick!
I used WD40 penetrating oil and shaked the bike upside down with all my strength 🤕. I also wrapped a towel around the bottom bracket and knocked it with a hammer. I screamed when I saw that it budged 😂🎉🤕
I manages to move my seat post by first soaking my dropped post with WD-40 overnight. Then I used a blow dryer on high to expand the frame, and mallet board tapping. This is one of those patience is a virtue type of repairs,lol.
Guys, ffs, it’s been 2 years. Have them drop some of the copious amounts of packing material you have down the tube so this stops happening to people. I’ve been hammering all weekend when I should have been peddling around on my new bike.
Worked i used dish soap, a hammer and a towel and it finally came out
Some WD40. Then used two car jacks between the frame and the seat, with pieces of wood to protect the frame and the seat and then slowly turned the jacks, once in the front, one in the back and the post came out in no time. Big relief!
I agree with Joseph! Why have this design flaw. You could shape the post so that it flares out just before it tapers to go into the seat socket. If for some reason you don’t want to pack the frame with styrofoam, design a better post!
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