Originally Posted by
jlafitte
When you're in a tucked position in the drops, you have less visibility and are less visible. Something to think about if your commute is all in heavy traffic.
That's why I started with bull horns and stuck with them. I'm constantly looking up and around and watching for cars. Drop bars just wouldn't be practical for me. Plus I can ride many miles with bull horns. Still, it could be preference. I'm sure many people ride drops in traffic areas but just have their hands up top instead of in the drops