Help! My bottom bracket is totally seized

[Jimmy Doug]

It was an opinion someone aired on a French forum - I read all the posts and found that most people disagreed with it. I'll put some on.
I recover my bike in ten days (I'm away in Sunny Quimper next week!) I'll update you all then.

Happy Christmas to everyone!

 

[Jimmy Doug]

Just to update you all. My lbs managed to remove the siezed bottom bracket - although it apparently took him several attempts. He did this without resorting to heat: just a long-handled tool that clamps to the bottom bracket enabling him to use maximum leverage without slippage.He only charged me €10 for the job, which was much cheaper than a new frame!
The bb was more knackered than I imagined it would be - it was very grainy, as though there were loads of small stones in it. I was sure glad I went to all that bother when I saw how bad it was!
Once again, thanks for all your help!

 

[fossyant]

Super. Now fit a cartridge BB with copperslip !

 

[Jimmy Doug]

I couldn't find copperslip. The guy recommends lithium grease. Is that OK?

 

[the_mikey]

I couldn't find copperslip. The guy recommends lithium grease. Is that OK?

Yeah, I use lithium grease, it's fine. Copper grease might be more useful to your application however.