Originally Posted by
FastJake
It's not the drop bars that are bad, it's the position that they're in. You're trying to fix the wrong problem. A shorter/higher rise stem is the first thing to try, followed by a steerer tube extender if that isn't enough.
You'll need a new stem with flat bars too, unless you want to be in the exact same position you're in now.
Exactly. Simply swapping handlebars will result in the new handlebar position being exactly the same as the tops of the current drop bars. I'd start with changing the height and reach of the current bars. Most new bikes come with the bars set very low, which IMO isn't at all practical for everyday riding.