Originally Posted by
squirtdad
I am pretty prejudiced against flat bars.....they work good for mountain biking, but are terrible ergonomically, the much maligned road bars provide better ergonomics and more positions. and if not road then some think like a north bar. Height will be more and issue than the bar. YMMV
I ride both so just more my feeling based on what the OP wants that it might suit better. He is not looking to do crazy long distances and the flat bar with more accessible brakes might be a consideration as well. I do have Ergon GP2 gips on the flat bar.