Just looked at your pics a bit closer - you have folding handle bars on both!!! Read my recent post about making sure all the metal shavings are out of them and greasing the sliding parts.

Looks like you could rotate the drops 'up' a bit to make it less of a stretch. If it's still to far, changing the stems (horizontal piece between the folding stem and the handle bars themselves). I did it on my NWT after injuring my shoulder several years ago. It only takes the a shorter one and a Hex Wrench (recommend the Nashbar set for home use. http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...:referralID=NA

Have fun!!!

Lou