>>1734152>but even then you don't have the same leverage as with wider straight barsJust means you use a little more muscle. The difference in leverage is not that great, you may get a little better work out than those with a straight bar but they will get theirs when you hit that headwind and you are on the drops. For mixed surface riding the most stable setup is the one you know the best.
>position where you can barely actuate the top of the leversMost modern levers are designed to make it easy to ride on the hoods without sacrificing breaking. Small handed individuals may have issues, but a few manufacturers offer a smaller ladies version which should remedy the issue.
>>1734157>tours with a bag full of handlebars 
