Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
Have you confirmed that the wedge deep inside the steerer is free?
Really, there isn't any bolt or wedge.
I know how they work, not seeing them is why I posted initially.
Here's a shot from the bottom.
As may be obvious, I scavenged this bike. Maybe this fork problem is why it was abandoned. But it was built by a highly regarded local bike shop, so I thought it was worth resurrecting.
I squirted WD-40 inside the stem and upturned it, hoping some will seep between the stem and fork.
I'll give it another try in a few hours.
I've never seen any of these other chemicals in shops here, and I have looked.
Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
If worse come to be then a SawZaw or hack saw slice down the stem's quill will split it and let it come free. But try the chemical attempts first. Andy
Since the stem wall is between the frame and the fork tube, how can cutting it loosen the bond?