Have to say ,(I'm new here, guys) I got rid of the drop bars on my present bike in favour of bullbars, if you remember them, from the 80s . . .great for hill climbing and instant stopping when cars divert from their appointed pathway! The time has come I think, to ditch even those in favour of high risers because of thumb arthritis and _ neck problems. I got a hack for a tenner to try these out and theyre wonderful! Its good to hear others viewpoints on this however. I might keep the hack as it is now. So much fun. . .you'll laugh if you see this thing. Definitely puts me in touch with my feminine side. . .have to get a basket for it. .