This is a great question...because I want to see if changing the fit and position of the bars will alter my view and because I'm a little bored. I think it MIGHT work with a longer stem that got the bars out a little further. I also realized that I generally have only used bars like that on bikes i haven't liked...it might be different on a frame and build that suits my preferences. I don't hate the uprights on my triplet and that bike hasn't really killed my back...but I also don't grind away with that bike. The concept here was as more of a city bike that I'd take it a little easier on.

I guess it's really sort of an experiment, and I can always switch to drops again if I don't like the result. I'll tell you Tom - I absolutely LOVE the dirt drop style bars...I think they might be my favorite. I like the angle of the hoods and I like having the drops flared...I find that I use the drops more with that style.