Originally Posted by
KonAaron Snake
I thought it was just me! People tell me I'm crazy when I say drops are better for my back...but I've experienced the same thing. I have something similar to a herniated disc, and riding other bar styles really aggravates it. The more agressive positioning stretches me out and takes pressure off of my back. I also like a very high saddle position and lower bar position.
Yes, I guess it might sound counter-intuitive to others, but drop-bars are the only way to go for my back. And ditto on the saddle vs. bar position - I have my bar tops about 4 inches below the top of my saddle. If I'm anticipating icy patches or the need to do some quick bike handling due to traffic, I am always down in the drops.