Originally Posted by
rydabent
IMO Drop bars are for elite racing cyclist. For the other 99% of us they are a hunched over rather uncomfortable position that pretty much causes you to stare at your front wheel.
BTW been there done that altho I didnt race. They among other things is why I went to recumbents. I can now sit upright with free lungs and able to easily see my total surroundings.
I've never had an problems with visibility or back issues with drop bars. Sounds like a bad fit, which very likely wasn't professionally set-up.