Originally Posted by
Reynolds
Cutting the steerer tube too short is a serious error for a professional mechanic.
+1. Even cutting the steerer to the exact length needed for the HS and its factory washer/spacer is bad IMO if it's a short HS (as you can never then use a taller HS; with a short HS you you should make room for an extra 5-10mm of spacers). But this shop really screwed up.