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sbbohr
I think drop bars aren't as big a deal as people make out. If drop bars are really holding you back that much that you need flat bars, you're probably wanting a suspension fork as well.
Tyres are different, you get extra traction, comfort, tyre choice wherever you're riding. I mean, everyone now accepts that 47mm 650b tyres are a good choice in the right circumstances, so I don't know why the same logic would not apply to 55mm MTB tyres (which is what 2.2" is)