is it a road bike if it has a flat bar but you almost exclusively ride it on the road?
this has been my main bike of the last few years. technically its a hybrid, 3x8 gearing, 700x32 tires, v-brakes. but it rides quite nicely, and makes me happy.
this picture is from shortly after I built it. its since lost the fenders, half the junk on the bars, and the trunk bag is a lot smaller. and its not quite as shiny, and has a lot more dings and wear.