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@Howard
Right - I need to rotaunfix a stuck sprocket on an old track wheelset of mine.
I had a quick go last night with the bike upside down on the floor and my foot on the frame to keep it down and put a bit of wellie into it but no joy. The wheel was without rubber so that limited the amount of force I could put through it.
Even without rubber though It felt like I was close to breaking something - like the saddle.
Realistically...how much force can I put through it before something goes pop? Are there any tricks that limit the chances of snapped saddles / bars / stressed steerers?
Had a go in the workstand but just felt like I was killing the stand.