Replacing Brompton 2/3 speed shifter

It's just personal preference, but I'm not a fan of Brompton's shifters. Although it's very convenient to shift, I feel that it's too flimsy, plasticky. When I hit some bumps, I sometimes hear it rattles. So I started researching and asking friends what replacements I can find.

3 speed shifter. I purchased this Sturmey Archer SL-S30 3 speed shifter for internal hubs. This version shown in the pic is a nov-design modified version of the SL-S30 with a small nut that holds the cable head. Sturdy and classy look is just nice.

One issue I have with this is the stiffness of the shifting. It is not as soft as the stock shifter but I'm getting used to it.

Installation is quite straight forward. Just remove the stock shifter and replace with this, insert the shifter cables, adjust, test and ride :)

Klickfix Adapter to Brompton Front Carrier Block Mod

I have some klickfix accessories used from my other bike which I intend to use for the Brompton. Problem lies with front carrier block, I would need some adaptor which I can mount the klickfix accessories.

Luckily, a friend of mine got me an adapter from Korea. Made of steel, its specially made for Brompton FCB. It has 2 screw holes which you can attach bottle cages or other accessories. I also happen to have a klickfix vertical tube adaptor I bought weeks ago. I went to our local hardware shop to get a nice steel tube, drill it, then bolt it to the FCB adapter. Now I have my custom made Brompton Klickfix adapter :)

Here's the end result:

With the Klickfix Basket:

I even experimented by buying a klickfix plate then attaching it to a seldom used bag.

Klickfix Brompton Bag :)