Total width of the handlebar = 44cm. The pedals are basic quick release MKS. The nice thing about these is that they will fit both the MKS road pedals and the Zizzo quick release flat pedals. I have not done a back-to-back test to 700c road bike, but I think the Zizzo is 1.0 - 1.5 mph slower. It's those long folding bike cables hanging in the breeze.

Yah, full pedal thread engagement is ideal. Typically, the first 5 threads of a bolt carry the majority of the load. With two 1.5mm washers for a total of 3mm, there are 5 threads remaining. The washers need to be steel material. I'll put them on my routine inspection list.

I was cool weather today. When I departed in the late afternoon it was 1C. The lobster gloves did not give me any problems in the bike cockpit. Some warm soup midway helped. 30 miles today and the handlebars are a keeper.