Originally Posted by
terrymorse
Using the drops also requires an increased hip flexion angle, which may be difficult for people who can't touch their toes.
On the topic of muscle engagement, I found this cool infographic. It appears that glutes are engaged at the top of the pedal stroke:
Muscles used during a pedal string - Highland Training
Cool!
and people that can't touch their toes, and don't try to touch their toes will never ever be able to touch their toes.
It's easier to argue to not use the drops than it it is to bend over multiple times multiple times a day. The magic number is 7! stretch 7 times at one go. and do it multiple times a day.