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This problem manifested itself for me when the wedge-bolt got stuck in the head-tube. Luckily for my face, it got seized so badly that there was no way it was going anywhere in a hurry.
My next bike had even smeller head-tube, so this happened:
Don't forget to check the quill tubing isn't butted (thinner in the middle) before doing this!