I put drop bars on my hybrid and I find it most comfortable riding in the drops. I have the bars level with the seat. The chance of changing hand positions is nice. The extra brake levers on the top of the Sequoia bars are good. I ride on 28 mm tires, but I would recommend lighter Kevlar belted tires with Kevlar beads than the Armadillos. The ride and handling is much better with lighter tires. I use Bontrager Xlite Race.