I just purchased a Kilo WT, and one of the reasons that I chose it over the Kilo TT is that it comes standard with hooded brake levers instead of cross levers. I ride mostly on the hoods, just as I do on my road bike, and find it to be far and away the most comfortable position. I ride the drops only when trying to push hard into the wind or on fast descents when I want more control. I very rarely ride on the flats near the stem. Also, I only have a modest 1" drop from the top of my saddle to top of my bars, and I bend my arms so that I am not sitting bolt upright. I should be receiving a Brooks Pro saddle shortly to replace the rather cruel stock saddle.