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That "locked" feel as you walk the bike may have a couple of causes. First, it may simply be the gyroscopic effect of the front wheel guiding the bike as it rolls. The second possibility is that the headset is too tight or the headset races where the ball bearings sit may have become dimpled leading to a notchy, locked in feel when the headset is moved off center. The first is fully normal and you can test for the second by holding the front wheel off the ground and carefully moving the handlebars to the right and the left. If the headset is too tight or the races damaged, there will be a notchy feel come back through the handlebar or the headset will bind and nor move cleanly and completely to one side or the other. Glad you like the new bike!