I was considering the offroad style shallower bars in the shop. They are selling for about $30 and I can really see the advantage of the shallow drops and straighter lines as compared to the deep drops of the traditional bars that I have. I think I may see what difference they make next week when I commute to work. I have to go past the shop anyway so stopping to pick up a package can't hurt. If I can get this bike comfortable its likely to be my primary commuter. As for the current bars, fashion or no fashion they are as high as they can get. Since its too small anyway setting them fashionably has the drops so low its ridiculous.

Did I mention I hate 'smart phone' keyboards? My fingers are too big to use the stupid things.