Originally Posted by
TenSpeedV2
On two separate rides a week apart, both century rides, I rode a drop bar carbon endurance road bike. 100.3 miles and 107 respectively. I never got in the drops once on either ride.
Your statement may hold for your type of riding, but it is not for everyone, just like drops aren't for everyone.
You rode over 20 miles on a bike with drop bars. I rest my case!