I will be interested to see the answers to this post. Looking at the posted bikes, you will see a variety of styles and angles. I spend about 50% of my riding in the drops. So, when setting up bars, I use the drops as my base from which to make adjustments. For me, the best is with the drops (both classic and ergo) parallel or almost parallel to the ground. This requires me to move the brifters/brake levers down the bar a bit, so I don't get that long, flat top bar that incorporates the hoods. Even so, the hoods are comfortable, even with a bit more reach. Let's see what the cool kids say.