In my search for reach and drop such that the drops position would match up with #1 road bike, found Syntace Racelite2 at LeftLane.

Although the discounted price still well over budget - I'd planned on a midrange alu bar, e.g. Deda's Big Piega - why not?

It's a nice bar, no regrets.

It puts me in the target position, and matches the bike's purpose, all day trips and doubles.