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Location: Cape Vincent, NY
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Bikes: Specialized Tarmac Expert, 2002 TREK 520, Schwinn Mesa WINTER BIKE, Huffy Rock Creek 29er, 1970s-era Ross ten speed. All my bikes are highly modified(except the Tarmac) yet functional, and generally look beat to ****. .
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The only advantage to drop bars is that when you are "in the drops" you are more aerodynamic. Good for racing. If you are used to riding in the drops then they are good to have. Other than that, they are only good for holding bar end shifters, if you have them.
Lots of people tour with straight bars. Most prefer to have bar ends (horns) set up on them.