Originally Posted by
beebe
Drop bar != less comfort
As has been expressed by multiple people in this thread, people often choose drop bars because of ergonomics rather than speed.
Yup. I switched my commuter bike to drop bars specifically for ergonomics. I was getting tired of always reaching for the race-like, rackless n' fenderless road bike for long rides and being forced to carry stuff on my back. Seems silly now, wanting to use the less-practical bike for greater distances.