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I used to think flat bar gravel bikes were silly, now I've tried one I know they're silly, but I'm into it
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I've been using a Marin DSX 2 for 4 years and can't go back to drop bars now. It's partly the particulars of the cycling infrastructure available to me (sometimes exists, but is rarely fit for purpose) and the range of terrains my commute covers (almost all of them) that benefits from extra control, but I also find the wider grip much more comfortable than any of positions available with drop bars.
It's the opposite for me. My commute is 22km on agricultural roads with good pavement, through open fields.
The major obstacle is wind. Drop bars legit save me 10 minutes of commute time per day, and make the commute fun.
And that's the beauty of it. You can choose what fits your use case best.