Originally Posted by
SlimRider
Hey there Max!
Just to put you at ease a little. You know, you can really add drop bars at anytime after market. You can add drop bars to just about any bike you like. Most drop bars are fairly cheap, so not to worry there.
Ermm, not the best advice there? Converting to drops will involve new shifters/brakes as well as a new bar, and is not really a cheap option?
Either way: as for touring on a flatbar hybrid: it works for me. My tours may not be the most taxing (max 10 days CC tours @ max 50 miles a day so far), but a flat bar with bar ends works fine for me.