It’s very bent,
Just checked a pic of one on the Shimano site, and the cable guides line up quite well.
Other note, not sure I understand you’re issue with the small caged bearings, I would prefer that for a headset, more balls spreads the forces around. Remove cage, bring the balls to a local bearing supplier, get a couple extra, and add them in with some good quality grease. Headset doesn’t see near the elements that most other bearings do, and this keeps costs down, and maintaining them way easier. Pull fork, pull out loose balls, pack in new grease, ad new balls, it’s 10 mins and $3 for a new headset
Feb. 5, 2022, 9:20 a.m. - Onawalk
It’s very bent, Just checked a pic of one on the Shimano site, and the cable guides line up quite well. Other note, not sure I understand you’re issue with the small caged bearings, I would prefer that for a headset, more balls spreads the forces around. Remove cage, bring the balls to a local bearing supplier, get a couple extra, and add them in with some good quality grease. Headset doesn’t see near the elements that most other bearings do, and this keeps costs down, and maintaining them way easier. Pull fork, pull out loose balls, pack in new grease, ad new balls, it’s 10 mins and $3 for a new headset