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Hacksaw and file to clean up, no pipe cutters please.
A hose clamp on either side of the cut will help guide the blade straight. Although I usually wrap some masking tape on one side of the cut then saw a groove all the way around before the final plunge cut.
Don't cut with the fork in the frame if you like your skin and the paint job.
Consider cutting about 5-10mm too long and running a spacer or two (can be above the stem for fit) until fit is confirmed. Later if the extra bothers you cut down the last bit. Andy
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