Gallium vs Reamers: The Truth About Seized Seatposts

Описание: The "Nuclear Option" ripped it in half...Today, we find out if the comments were right all along.

In Part 1, we saw 5 tons of hydraulic force meet a molecularly bonded seatpost. The result was carnage, but not a clean exit. Today, I’m putting the two most requested "solutions" to the ultimate test on our donor frames to see which one actually earns a permanent spot in the workshop.

In this video:

The Gallium Gimmick: I try the internet's favourite - See the struggle of trying to keep a steel frame at a constant 30°C in a cold workshop and why Liquid Metal Embrittlement isn't as "magic" as it looks...

The Reamer Redemption: I take the adjustable reamers to the Saracen. It’s manual, it’s messy, but is it faster than 48 hours of chemical soaking?

The Final Strategy: I’m officially updating my shop's seized post protocol.

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