Re:
A few weeks ago I wrote " you never know there could be other problems ahead
that will need more experienced help "
I can't resist saying " I told you so "
This to someone who was not prepared to pay London bike shop prices to remove
some pedals . Fair enough , but it won't cost anything to go back to the shop , get
an opinion and perhaps an estimate for fitting a new headset .
It could have been on there for 20 years and is probably dried out
I don't see that the extender would produce a significant increase in load on
the bearings , if anything the more upright riding position throws more of the
riders weight on the saddle and reduces loads on wrists/hands