I think you might have a point !!
Whats the lowdown on forcing the Brompton frame and reducing washer width??.

Only really started this due to a riduouly cheap Br#mpton and a sussessful ebay search for Andreos stem. For longer pleasure rides, I would opt for a birdie or ridigid bike. Birdy looks like next victum for dualdrive bullbar treatment.
What is birdie bar diametre ??
Ie would androes be suiitable. Or better options available like gubb,,satori,,zoom?