I just put a set of Woodchippers on two weeks ago and then promptly had to go out of town. I've got about 30 road commuter miles on them.
My first impressions are that I'm off the hoods and cross bar a lot more in favor of the drops. The drops are huge: lots of real estate down there with about three positions in terms of angle from my shoulder to the bar --- forward, midway, and the back of the drops. The back position has A LOT of power for climbing, and it's pretty clear why a lot of people have good things to say about these bars.
Tilting the brakes like I've done moves them *away* from your hands. If I had known this, I would have gotten the short reach levers.
I agree with the post about wanting to raise the stem. I did this and it makes it easier. I probably also would have bought a longer stem given that the fork rises towards the cockpit area, making everything closer when it's higher.
I just took these tonight:
