Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Bikes: 2015 Charge Plug, 2007 Dahon Boardwalk, 1997 Specialized Rockhopper, 1984 Nishiki International, 2006 Felt F65, 1989 Dahon Getaway V
FWIW, I commute and two of my bikes have drop bars, and on both I fitted interrupter brakes on the uppers. They're like the dual-lever brakes that used to come on 10-speeds, but with interrupters, the linkage is the cable so they can be positioned independently of where the main brake levers are mounted. Drops, flats, trek bars, ape-hangers? Ultimately it comes down to what works for you.