Can you get the original fork? If so, I'd swap it back.
One of my favorite bikes is a Triplecross set up with drops. That stem looks a LOT nicer than the Nashbar ATB stem I ended up using.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)