Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Sure drop bars "could" be comfortable, as could an ass-hatchet saddle. Some cyclists swear they like 'em, though I doubt it is because of the comfort factor, but rather in spite of the lack of same. After all, ain't that what the The Real Serious Cyclists™ (and those who wish to emulate them) like?
Or, maybe you can't judge what is comfortable for others, your choices don't work for the majority of people and other people know more about what works for them than you do. But by all means - continue lecturing about how bars that have fewer positions and don't work on anything but flat surfaces make sense
As a point of fact, I was riding an upright bike as my primary commuter for about 2 years and was surprised that my back pain was worse. I switched to drops and it cleared up - stretching out is more comfortable for me and is better for my back. Additionally, a more upright position puts more pressure on your derriere...stretching out can relieve that and spread the weight out.
You are the worst kind of elitist - the anti-elitist more full of his own dogma than any racer.
PS - most roadies I know have multiple bikes, depending on their needs. It isn't us/them unless you want it to be. It's possible to enjoy road bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes and even cruisers. It's even possible that weekend warriors are riding bikes that make sense for them; they don;t want to commute (and commuting for many of them wouldn't make sense). They want to ride fast with friends and buy bikes that let them do it. The nerve.