[QUOTE=rat fink;12298746]I would use bullhorns first, followed by the flat bar. Reason being, you might change your preference after a while, and it's easier to transition from a bullhorn to a drop bar.

In an attempt to explain the road position, consider the following:

I come from a mountain biking/motorcycle background, and on an mtb, I like slack angles and a rearward position, but on a road bike, I prefer the speed skater/downhill skier position. It may feel off at first, but you may quickly realize why the vast majority of regular road riders prefer that position. [QUOTE]

I understand what you are saying here.

What you may have misunderstood is that this bike with a drop bar is not new to me.It's just that the older I got less I enjoyed it until I just stopped riding this bike altogether.
I rode it with drops for well over 10 years. Road riding is not new to me. I am also well aware of the lean angles that can be achieved on a road bike, or mountain bike with slicks, as a matter of fact I used to roadrace motorcycles so crankin' off some crazy fast corners is one of the things that attracts me to bikes of all types to begin with.

The quote you have taken from me was "why would it be dicey?" As in more dangerous or less controlled, not why do YOU like it more.
You and the vast majority of road riders may very well prefer the skater/ downhill skier position.....does that make it better/safer/more controled? No. Are you more comfortable with it? Yes Obviously.