Originally Posted by
Steely Dan
can you maintain the same level of control of the bike riding in hectic, harried traffic on aero bars like you have with drop bars? just an honest question, i've never ridden with aero bars before. also, being on the drops, i still have easy fingertip access to my brake levers which is also nice when riding in traffic.
i do however have long stretches of uninterrupted trail on my commute so maybe my old hybrid would be better served on windy days if i slapped some aero bars on it.
No, aerobars=poor control, but if you're into these epic battles heading into the wind for extended periods they can be a blessing, i'll just say that it depends. Drop bars are a compromise.