Originally Posted by
Mopedkyle
Great thread thanks everyone. My problem was also a bianchi and the hammer trick worked great i suggest a hard plastic mallet. Now i also had stopped a project because of similar issues but the bolt was completely loose and the nut at the bottom but wouldnt fall out of the way to tap directly on the quill stem that was completely seized. Any tips on this one.
If the wedge doesn't drop out the bottom of the fork, it's usually because the steerer tube is butted, that is, the steerer tube has a thicker wall at the bottom than the top. There's a variety of ways around this, but they usually involve a sturdy bench vise, penetrating oil, and selective application of leverage.