Originally Posted by 46x17

Yes! Preach the gospel loud and clear! Risers are the illest! AND they are superior to flat bars because they allow you to keep the stem low which gives you that much desired ball clearance when skidding.
Regarding hand positions don't buy the hype. I have friends with drops and bullhorns that complain about wrist pain while my wrists are happy even after a 60 mile ride with risers.