Finally purchased my first road bike.

56cm frame & dropbar width is 42cm.

I'm replacing the dropbar with a Salsa Cowbell. Have ridden with stock dropbar for about 30km and fit (width) doesn't feel bad at all.

I've also measured my shoulder width, about 17" or 43.1cm - which would indicate a 44cm bar right?

Anyways, is there any reason NOT to go with a 44cm Cowbell, when the 42cm width fits perfectly fine?

Will be riding 90% on the hoods. I want comfort for longer rides, above all.

Will I even notice the jump from 42 to 44 at all?

Thanks!