[QUOTE=Retro Grouch;10196130][QUOTE=magic-conch;10195652] I'm just a bit uneasy about hacksawing the risers myself.
Get over it.
The absolute worst thing that can happen is you'll ruin the handlebar which will put you back to where you are now. That's not too serious.
The upside is that you'll gain confidence about working on your bike and you'll gain the satisfaction of having done it yourself. You're going to learn some stuff through the process too.
If you have any doubt about your ability, get a screw type automobile hose clamp to use as a saw guide to help you get a nice square cut. You'll be fine.
Sorry for my lack of knowledge, but just to be on the safe side, what the hell is a saw guide? or are there any places where I can get some kind of metal cutting service? My old high school has a metal shop, but I'm not sure if they'll cut it for me there. If that doesn't work out, are there any possible alternatives?