I'm 85% or so on the hoods, the rest on the bars and only occassionally in the drops. I've an arthritic neck and can't look up to see ahead while in the drops, otherwise I'd be there more often. I just bought my first trainer and have been on it for a few workouts. I love being able to be in the drops while on the trainer with no fear of running someone over or running into a parked truck .