Originally Posted by
livedarklions
Then what's your actual question?
My question -- what I hoped to get out of the conversation -- was really whether there was something I hadn't tried, or if I needed to tough it out more, or if I've put in the good effort and should give up.
What I've gotten out of the conversation so far:
1. On vintage bars, you can be comfortable on the drops, and MAYBE comfortable on the hoods, but there's no way you're likely to be comfortable on both.
2. On modern bars I should probably make a point of riding the drops more to get used to it, and note if I'm actually in pain or if it just feels weird.
3. If it is pain, I may very well have a fit issue. If it still just feels weird, I may just not get along with drops.
4. Even if I don't get along with drops, it may be worthwhile to have them there, sort of in reserve, should I ever want them. It's not like they're really in the way.