Drop bars are the socially acceptable handlebars for any rider who wants to fit in as a "cyclist." I used them for years , and tried the butterfly bars which are better but still limit the body positions available. After trying Bosco Bars on a new light touring build, I switched the drops on my touring bike to Bosco's as well. They not only provide a multitude of hand positions and prevent numbness, but also allow positions ranging from full upright semi-recumbent to a time trial like aero position. They are not socially acceptable and confound the crap out of club riders, but work a helluva lot better than drops.



Marc