Originally Posted by
waddo
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Shouldn't we tell the guy to NOT cut so that we can adjust the height of the handlebars later to find the most comfortable position?
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Yes.
Even if you want it cut later, it is easy to do if you have some mechanical aptitude and a hack saw.
If you might want a handlebar bag later, that is best setup with a second stem to lower the bag too, two photos attached showing a 2nd stem to lower the bag bracket.