Quote Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl View Post
Check with Walter, he is very good and is the one that told me that the bars lose 1 cm when cut. But I agree with Emily things may have changed (I bought my friday in 2001). My bars that were cut were not 25.4, they were 26mm, but that was the popular clamp size at the time. I think the issue will be what size they are now making their clamps, so again just ask Walter. I also think you wouldn't want to cut a carbon bar. But if you do want to use a carbon bar, I think you could use the other stem style that works with an uncut bar, just realize there is (was) a weight penalty. While its probably easier to pack cut bars, its not difficult to pack un-cut ones, so just discuss your current options with Walter.
Just spoke to Walter, and he said that you definitely do not lose any length on splitting the bar. He has suggested the Poco for a shorter reach and drop.

Hulagirl,

Just another question. Do you remember what bar is on your husbands bike? Any reason he dislikes it?