Originally Posted by
antiaverage
Drops and bullhorns have a flat bar that also allows an upright option. I just can't see this as an advantage.
Apparently, you're just here to argue. I don't recall seeing flat bars on long stems, or stems with negative rise. They're generally used to provide a more upright position via a shorter cockpit.
Originally Posted by
antiaverage
I don't understand. How do they make more sense in a traffic context? A narrow set of drops or bullhorns will get you into a better tuck to dodge traffic and is more ergonomic for tucked-in elbows when you're leaning forward.
Seems like you can always find a flat bar that will be narrower than the narrowest drops or bullhorns, but that's not the point. Yo!'s quote didn't mention anything about tucking in. You don't list your location, so I don't know if you've ridden in real city traffic. Going full aero is more likely to get you hit than be the best choice for navigating through packed traffic at speed.