Given your focus on pounds and drop bars, it may not be the best choice.

Over the past 30 years I've commuted on an old Schwinn 10-speed, modern road bike, converted MTB, vintage 3-speed cruiser, and now a flat-bar 8-speed IGH with hydraulic discs and belt drive. I'm enjoying the cleanliness, simplicity, quietness, and comfort on rough roads of this bike. Outfitted with fenders and a dynohub, it's a perfect 'jump on and ride day or night' utility bike. It's neither fast nor light.