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I say if you don't have hand problems, then go for it.
But the setup of the road bike may be shifting your weight forward and putting more weight on your hands, whereas the ss cross bike is a little more upright. And using the flat bar on the road bike frame position may put more pressure on your hand and you may get the same soreness.
I personnally don't use flat bar except on my hybrid and mtb, both of which I hardly ever ride. I like drops for the multiple hand positions and I only use the drops when trying to hammer or cutting head winds.