I had to partially deflate the fork to get it in, so with the Madonna I'd definitely have to (likely fully) deflate it, regardless of wheelbase.
Turn the fork backwards? If you've got the stem off anyway you can partially drop the fork to give the crown clearance while turning it
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I had to partially deflate the fork to get it in, so with the Madonna I'd definitely have to (likely fully) deflate it, regardless of wheelbase.