I've read about more and more people switching from drop to flat bars on their road bikes and am curious what the benefits may be.

I do most of my riding with my hands on the hoods and very, very rarely ride with them on the drops.

I'm a couple weeks away from ordering new brifters and am now having second thoughts on if I should order them or look into flat bar shifters.

Is switching to flats be something I should consider?

Thanks!