I'm still playing with different options for my commute. After a few months with swept back bars and two days on my old Miyata single speed road bike, I went back for drop bars and now to a 29" hardtail mountain bike which is lighter than my usual commuter. Apart from the weight, the front suspension and wider tires help a lot with fatigue on our sometimes not so great bike paths. I also take a slight detour on my way back home through some single trails in the nearby forrest which helps a lot with the fun factor of the commute. Experimenting with different commuting styles is fun... There are way more factors to account for than just the form of the bars. Tire widths, frame material, bars, gear ratios, route planning, cargo options (rack + panniers/frame bag/handlebar bag/backpack...). Great fun!
Last edited by SebWGer; 12-20-23 at 12:04 AM.