Hermes - I'm not Cleave, but I whacked the top 2.5cm from the steerer on my Look 585 Optimum, their most Fredly (endurance) version. I don't see myself selling it any time soon. It's a relatively uncommon version of a relatively uncommon bike, in an uncommon size (XXL/61cm). The resale market for this frameset is miniscule-to-none. If I had a custom Serotta, I'd whack the steerer to suit me. If I had a standard version of a more common bike that I liked and the bike fit me well, I'd whack the steerer there too. If I had a bike that I was planning on selling anyway, I'd keep it intact. YMMV.
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Regards,
Chuck
Demain, on roule!