Originally Posted by squirtdad

a drop bar is not "an enthusiast" component. it is very practical and depending on the commuting situation many times a far better choice than other options.

I choose my bar/bike depending on distance. Most of my commutes and utility rides are under 5 miles so I use a bike with an upright position and North road style bars.

When I had a 10 mile each way commute I used road bike and bars as they were much mor effieicnt.