Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
Noted. But, just saying, I followed the links in the quote and, God help me, I saw the same bike. I don't think I will be the only one. But you and the o.p. probably would think there is something to be gained in centimeters here and there of tweak in the drop-bar configuration. The rest of us get a hybrid when we want a "more upright seating position". <shrug>.
It all depends on what the OP is looking for, how much change from his existing bike he needs.
The 2 bikes Terry linked are 2 inches different in stack. That's huge to me.
Maybe he could see a fitter and sit on an adjustable fixture used for fitting. Maybe he has a friend with a bike he could try. When someone has discomfort with position related stuff sometimes a small tweak will be all that's needed.
It isn't drop bars that matter, it's the position of points of contact. You can set up drop bars so the top is in the same position as a flat bar would be and you would have the drops to use when it was windy or you were chasing. If you never use the drop position, then you won't miss it with flat bars.