Originally Posted by
J_Climacus
Will that issue (brinelling) generally prevent a person from removing the fork easily, and would it cause permanent damage to the fork? Or if I just take out the headset and try to clean up the rust will it likely be ok?
should come out once the headset is undone... the bearings only ride on the other headset pieces...
a 1" threaded headset will have it back to riding shape... i like Tange headsets, and my '82 930 has a Dura-Ace headset in it... use light grease and change the grease every couple years.
That's some serious notching going on... You're GONNA need bearings anyway, so just get the entire headset and do it right. 620s Ride FANTASTIC.... well worth saving. Is the reynolds 531 decal still on the seat tube? My 930 is a Columbus frame... a bit more forgiving than the Reynolds tubes, IMO...
To be clear.. ANY minor imperfections in the Headset WILL effect ride quality.. you will be leaning and fighting just to keep the bike on a straight line and riding "no Hands" will be risky at best... a bad headset can make high speed cornering spooky too...