Originally Posted by
cjorg
The problem is that the fork is stuck in the head tube, and no amount of hammering will get it out. Seeking advice on if anyone knows a trick or if it should just be ridden like this. Thanks in advance guys
Originally Posted by
cjorg
Not sure
I'm thinking the head tube might be ovalized. Steerer tube is free at the top bearings, it's stuck at the bottom crown race. Fork also might be bent too? Can't post pics because I'm new
...I am mystified as well, and have never encountered this. Usually, even the crown race on the fork crown will pop off with a block of wood and a couple of sharp raps with a large hammer. Would be interested in looking at your pictures, even though I'm not certain how you will photograph the stuck spot. Even an ovalized head tube has not, IME, ben ovalized enough to seize the fork steerer.