@Velocivixen: Yes, I was wondering whether the leverage thing is that much of an issue for the sort of riding I'll be doing. The only thing I thought was it might help with hills (cranking up slowly). But it doesn't look like I'll find out what 36cm bars feel like unless I commit. Haven't seen a bike on show yet that has 36cm bars on.

withm, thanks for pointing out inconsistencies too. Wasn't aware of that either. Good grief. OK, even if I decide to go for 36cm bars I'm definitely not getting one off the internet. I'll get the bike shop, which is small and friendly, to confirm the measurements for me first.