Originally Posted by
denaffen
So, to maybe rephrase the initial question (given that I know I'm OK with at least some modern drops) -- if you have drop bars and you never use the drops, why have drop bars?
Its more comfortable vs a flat bar.
Stand up and put your arms to your side. Are your hands naturally positioned to hold STI hoods or flat bar grips? <--hint, it should be the first.
Raise your arms up. Are your hands naturally positioned to hold STI hoods or flat bar grips? <--still STI hoods.
Even if you never use the drops, you still have the tops, ramps, and hoods for hand positions.