Steerer tube cut?

Giamaco · Jul 7, 2016

Just getting an idea of people's opinions; I have a 2000 bianchi XL ev2 Il Pirata, the black one, and other than the tyres is as it came. I have swapped the stem to the right length for me NOS ITM Big One in yellow (I still have the original) with no spacers underneath again to suit me. Now, I have 3 spacers above the stem as the steerer tube remains as it left the factory, question is do I cut it or not? I have my view but was wondering what others thought. Lose the 'as new' stock length or finish the build as it would have been if I had bought it in 2000?

Just something to ponder

I will post some pics soon in the readers rides and sorry it is not quite pre 98!

Thanks

shed · Jul 7, 2016

i always cut mine

mj3200 · Jul 8, 2016

Re:

I cut mine with an angle grinder. Much better than a hacksaw.

pigman · Jul 8, 2016

Re:

Don't cut till you're absolutely sure and have ridden the bike for a bit.

If you do cut, it will look far better, but might more difficult to sell at a later stage. as the new buyer might want some spacer flexibility.

Steerer tube cut?

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