Flat bars also allow for more nimble maneuvering in traffic. Although I am not a big fan of the hand shaped rubber tips. I would opt to use gloves instead and

Flat bars also allow for more nimble maneuvering in traffic. Although I am not a big fan of the hand shaped rubber tips. I would opt to use gloves instead and SPD clips (w/ Vittoria 1976 shoes which are absolutely amazing for wearing all day), but then I am a bike nerd.