We know who you were thinking of.

You asked the question. If you don't get the answer that you want, don't blame the messenger. I know you have lots of time and energy invested in this bike but sometimes your investments just don't pan out.

Here's something more to consider...if you haven't disappeared into the ether...on your decision. Your frame/fork is bent so that the wheel is closer to the down tube than it should be. Not only is your fork bent...although the wheel being closer could be due to the bends in the frame...but because of the buckled tubes, your head angle is steeper. This will have an effect on handling. Your head tube may not be perpendicular anymore which will also have and effect on handling. A 'compromised' frame isn't just a frame that is bent but a frame that doesn't work the way that it should.