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Yeah, that's really my hold up on it, I don't really want to spend the extra, I can't believe it would be less than 500 for bars and cables, probably more, and then have to work on it before I can ride.
Talk to a shop, see what it would cost to put smaller bars on it.... bars, smaller cables, brake lines and labor.
Then tell the guy the tall handlebars are a deal killer to you... If it would be acceptable to you, tell him you'll buy it, minus the cost it will take to switch to lower bars...
What have you got to lose? If he says "No", then move on and look for another bike...
It's a buyer's market right now, with many good used bikes out there for sale......