Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
re: the sore writs, do you have straight bars? one reason I prefer my drops over the bikes with straight bars and why I converted one of them, is because the drops give you more options, meaning you can hold them like straight bars but you also have several other wrist positions. also you can raise drop bars so they aren't slammed down like racers have them. here is my most comfortable commuter (before and after) which started as a straight bar hybrid that I roadified with drops but raised the bars.
Another option is to install bar ends on the flat handlebar. I'm waiting for mine to be delivered. I like this option better than "roadifying" the bike because (1) it's cheaper and less complex than replacing bars, brake levers and shifters, and (2) I personally like to use the flat-bar part for my primary hand position. Of course, YMMV.
