I have a 42cm LHT (the original sage green color) and I didn't have the steer tube cut at all. It looks a little odd with all the spacers, but I like the ride position. Mine has a full xt mtn bike drive train (22-34 low gear), v brakes, inline brake levers, and bar end shifters on Pauls Thumbies on the flat part of the bars.
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