How to Remove a Stuck Seatpost

There are few things worse than going to adjust your saddle height and finding your seatpost won't move. Immovable! Seized! Just plain stuck! In this video we explore a handful of options to help you out of this unfortunate situation and talk about what you can do to avoid such a scenario in your future. Questions or comments? Leave them below! Video Contents: 00:00 Video Start 02:08 Causes of a Stuck Post 02:54 Dropper Seatposts 03:29 Twist & Pull 05:55 Added Leverage 07:40 Added Leverage: Bench Vice 10:06 Heat & Cold 13:20 Acid Soak 17:03 Cutting the Post 27:06 Seat Tube Cleaning 28:15 Xtreme Pulling 31:10 Wrap Up Find a text-based version of this procedure here: https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/ - - - - - ➤ Tools & materials used: • TW-5.2 Ratcheting Click-Type Torque Wrench: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/ratcheting-click-type-torque-wrench-tw-5-2 • AWS-1 3-Way Hex Wrench: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/3-way-hex-wrench-aws-1 • TW-1.2 Beam-Type Torque Wrench: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/beam-type-torque-wrench-0-14-nm-tw-1-2 • TW-2.2 Beam Type Torque Wrench - 0-60 Nm: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/beam-type-torque-wrench-0-60-nm-tw-2-2 • THH-6 6 mm Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/6mm-sliding-t-handle-hex-wrench-thh-6 • PPL-1 PolyLube 1000™ Lubricant (Tube): https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/polylube-1000-lubricant-tube-ppl-1 • PPL-2 PolyLube 1000™ Lubricant (Tub): https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/polylube-1000-lubricant-tub-ppl-2 • ASC-1 Anti-Seize Compound: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/anti-seize-compound-asc-1 • SAC-2 SuperGrip™ Carbon and Alloy Assembly Compound: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/supergrip-carbon-and-alloy-assembly-compound-sac-2 • CL-1.2 Chain Lube: https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/chain-lube-cl-1-2 • Seatpost ➤ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/parktoolcompany?sub_confirmation=1 ➤ Like: https://www.facebook.com/parktool ➤ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/parktoolblue ➤ Fix It: Did you know that Park Tool is the #1 resource for bicycle repair education? • Visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/parktool • Visit the Repair Help section of Parktool.com: https://www.parktool.com/repairhelp • Check out The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair: https://www.parktool.com/product/big-blue-book-of-bicycle-repair-4th-edition-bbb-4 ➤ About Park Tool: Since our founding in 1963, Park Tool has been the leading name in bicycle tools. Our YouTube channel is an extension of our mission to be the ultimate resource for mechanics and riders of all skill levels. Here you will find comprehensive repair help tutorials for a wide range of components and processes, as well as troubleshooting guides, tips and tricks, and information on the latest Park Tool products.