Originally Posted by
raleighcameron
as the title suggests want to know everyones opinion on commuting using drop bars.....comuting i do is through down town montreal (horrible street, dangerous drivers and snow come november 1st)
thanks
It works great with the hoods providing a more ergonomic position than flat bars with instant access to the brakes which you don't have riding on mountain bike bar ends.
You're still higher than car roofs, but shorter than big SUVs just like you'd be on a more upright bike (although flat bars don't necessarily imply a more upright position).
For wet weather you want fenders. For ice you want studded tires. Both issues are orthogonal to handlebar shape.