Originally Posted by
Sullalto
There's a couple LBS's in my town that don't even stock drop bar bikes, and stuff over $1000 is very unusual. Maybe you haven't found the right shop?
There are a few around here too, but naturally they aren't the ones local to me.
Originally Posted by
old's'cool
IMO, drop bar bikes and commuting are an excellent combination.

And IMO, I rather not ride than ride drops.
Different strokes for different folks, its all good, but it can be tiresome that drops and sports orientated bikes are predominate.