Speed, Cornering, Acceleration
The drops let you get out of the wind.
On the flat, it's not unusual to gain 1-2mph in the drops vs sitting up.
The flexibility required to use the drops encourages me to stretch and stay flexible.
Hill climbing, after a bit of a learning curve, becomes a fun challenge, and the downhill speeds exceed the comfort bike, and most likely the MTB speeds.
Last edited by chainwhip; 03-28-20 at 07:25 AM.