Originally Posted by
FrenchFit
And, you can get a nice lower back stretch. However, aero bars don't work for me if the shoulder is narrow or the road has some chops, or if I think I might need to feather the brakes. Don't quite have the steer control I want with aero bars if conditions require I pay attention. Drops give you good balance and control.
All true. We adjust our position to fit the riding conditions. For me, shoulder width was not a factor at speed, as tracking a line was no problem. Traffic density and surface condition were, as reaction time is critical.