Originally Posted by
kickstart
I have a drop bar road bike, and the issue isn't so much comfort, but rather the face down riding position forced by positions other than the top, that keeps one focused on the road. For those of us who don't consider cycling a "sport" drops are rather limited.
Right, this must be why most touring bikes come with drop bars!
Again, the issue is fit. An aggressive frame geometry will put you in a face down position, not drop bars.