I do remember after a long ride a while back the head set felt really sloppy, i just tightened it till it was smooth and thought nothing of it. i'm guessing i didnt seat the crown race all the way, and the ride made it push down and cause all the slop. Must have been that ride that jacked up the steerer. I got a broom handle and turned the bottom inch and a half to fit snug in the very bottom. drilled it for the brake bolt too. i know this is in no way a fix, or even a REAL safety measure. but i sort of need my bike and i'm in a pinch. I will definitely place an order for a replacement fork soon, any one got something that i could buy off em? or is the Soma fork probably the most balanced choice?