Originally Posted by
retyred
I noticed the replacement fork at time of purchase but for $100 I knew I was still getting a deal. Had my eyes on the wheels for another bike. Also figured that the previous owner had invested time and money in the reconditioning process plus he had ridden it as well. I plan on checking out the head tube plus doing a few test rides.
Appreciate all your comments.
If the steerer turns smoothly and the head tube angle is OK, it'll probably be fine.
gugie has a Raleigh with a head tube that developed a bulge like that while he was installing the headset. I don't think it has given him any trouble. I agree that yours is almost certainly from a front end collision, but the results should be similar.