Can you send a picture of your butterfly bar set up? I have seen them set up with the bars angled up towards the front and even test rode a bike at REI that was set up that way. It seemed to be a good compromise in that the shifters and brakes were MTB equipment and the bar had plenty of places to put your hands. I typically ride with my drop bars about 2 inches above my saddle and don't have much discomfort in my hands, perennial area or butt. I am not sure I want to sit as upright as a cruiser though.