Originally Posted by
ericm979
You have more control and better braking descending with your hands on the drops so you should use that position when you want more control and better braking. That could be at a low speed if you're on a steep technical descent or there's debris on the road.
Huh? Is this a typo? There's zero control over braking with your hands on the drops. You simply can't reach the brakes unless you are a mutant with extra-large fingers.