Originally Posted by
roving70
atombike,
i think the stem is to low that it rubs the hinge part of the the handle post. try raising it higher or what i did is cut it and now i have a jetstream look a like handle post(9 inch long).

roving70,
Excellent idea. I'll look into it today, as well as make a real attempt at figuring out the front derailleur situation.
So you cut down your steering stem, huh? That's a good idea as it is quite long; I didn't even think to do that.
Post some full pics of your bike, would love to see the full effect of the Brompton bars on this bike.
One other thing I would like to figure out is how to make the cap at the top of the stem quick release (so I can quickly rotate the handlebars ala Dahon).