Don’t get Stuck with a Frozen Seized Seatpost

Seized seatpost or stuck seatpost can be almost impossible to remove. That’s why there are so many videos on the internet with techniques that either don’t work or use dangerous chemicals. “Prevention is the best cure” to prevent seizing of bicycle seat post. We'll show you how to remove your bike seat post, maintain the seatpost, prevent seizure and slipping seatpost. The method is quick and easy.
But some may say, why would I bother moving the seat post if the height is just right? But what if your new saddle is a different thickness from top to rails, you decide to get longer or shorter cranks, or change the height to increase comfort. Here’s how to maintain your post and prevent seizure.
1. Place a piece of tape around the post so you’ll know far to reinsert the post without measuring.
2. Loosen the seat post clamp bolt or quick release and remove the post.
3. Clean the post as well as the seat tube as best you can with clean rag.
4. Clean any old grease out of the seat tube. I use an old Hanger I’ve straightened out and stuff one end of a rag down the seat tube. Turn and remove.
5. Take off the seatpost clamp, clean and re-grease.
6. Apply a light coat of grease or appropriate lubricant to the post. I prefer using carbon paste such as Fiber Grip or Park ASC-1 which contains small particles that compress and prevent slippage.
7. Then re-assemble.
Cleaning and greasing least once a year at routine maintenance to prevent galling, corrosion or rust of the seat post (or prevent seized part). It will also prevent seatpost creak on a creaky bike or noisy bike. We'll link to several videos on removing a seized seatpost.