I spend about 40% of my riding time in the drops and the other 60% on the hoods. Like someone said before- why have drops if you aren't going to use them? -so I ride with my handlebar level with the saddle so I can comfortably reach any position on the bar. I have also found that moving my saddle all the way back helps shift some of my body weight OFF of my hands which makes riding in the drops more enjoyable.