Thanks fellas. Mines definately not stiff. Probably more so swollen and soft. I was leaning towards the screw drivers too but didn't have the patience. Will round up a helper next time. Bikes only 6 months in all in all the part looks in good shape. Popped it out falling off
How do you get up a step up with a tree on the left, a root at the top, a 90 left hand turn directly after the tree and root which is also cambers back down towards where you came from??