Do only women's road bikes have flat handlebars?

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My dad wants to buy a road bike but doesn't want drop handlebars because it would mean his hands would be away from the brakes. Is it possible to specify flat handlebars when buying a bike or are there any bikes which only have flat handlebars. We went to a bike shop and the only more expensive road bikes with flat handlebars where women's. Help!!!
 
you don;t really 'specify' things
you may be able to talk the bike shop into changing some parts
it;s going to cost someone money and time though
changing shifters and bars is expensive
why not just get a flat bar bike
you can definitely get them
fuji has them, for one
there are also drop-bar bikes that have dual brakes-one set being accessible from the bar tops [close to the stem]

wle
 
Most bike shops are more than willing to customize your purchase as needed.

Not sure I understand the need, though. Brakes are easily accessible from the hoods or drops.
 
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