Originally Posted by
kickstart
Maybe in NA where the sport aspect of cycling is dominant, but that's not the whole story, just a limited point of view.
Not sure why being in North America has anything to do with it? Or why you keep bringing up this concept of "sport" cycling? What do you mean by that? Is it not true that touring bikes, bikes that are designed to be ridden long distances typically have drop bars? It's certainly true in Europe as well as North America. I suppose you're thinking if the Dutch style of commuter riding, but I would ask you, what is the average distance someone rides one of those bike? For the record, my commuter bike has flat bars.
My road bike is as unagressive as they come, and fit correctly. The full drop position is most certainly face down as far as I'm concerned.
Sure, but how often do you ride in full drops though? For me it's nice to have an "aggressive" position available but I mostly use it for downhills when I'm riding for distance.
I find it amusing that some who prefer drop bars need to believe they possess some sort of universal undeniable superiority, and that anyone who prefers anything else is ignorant.
You're putting words into my mouth. I'm simply arguing against the idea that drop bars put you into an uncomfortable hunched over riding position.