...it's easy to get different style bars or bar ends to accommodate specific needs. I wasn't happy with the stock grips that came with mine when I first had it, ended up installing a set of Ergon GP5 grips with bar ends and that has alleviated any issues I had about hand or arm discomfort. If you find you have a hankering for drop bars but still like the hybrid concept, consider looking at the Specialized Sirrus lineup, they have a long list of very happy owners you can find here on this forum...