Originally Posted by
canklecat
Flat and riser bars are great for quick handling and best on mountain bikes or for shorter rides. But after trying both for a couple of years on my Univega hybrid I switched to Nitto albatross swept bars. Perfect. Classic look, comfortable and remarkably versatile with multiple hand positions without looking goofy like some trekking bars.
While I agree, Albatross work better for longer rides for me too, OP says he doesn't like Albatross / North Road type bars.