Originally Posted by
mattkime
I picked up a Nitto Technomic Stem but its too long for my frame by about 3 cm. I'm tempted to cut it. Its aluminum so it shouldn't be too bad. a bit much to do with a dremel. Maybe start it with a dremel and continue with a hack saw....finish edges with the dremel.
Is this a terrible idea?
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...6-0-clamp.html
i think it is doable, but people usually buy that stem because it is longer than most. be advised that after cutting the stem, the bolt may need attention too.