Originally Posted by dudezor
Being 'aero' on steep descents doesn't really seem like an issue since I'll be more worried about keeping my spin in check than gunning it down as fast as I can.
As for raising the bars and/or using brake hoods, why not just use bullhorns instead if I'm not worried about being aero. I did have aero levers on the bike when it was stock but I don't really like the idea of dummy hoods and I really don't like the idea of having to use a rear brake with a fixed gear either. I am looking forward to trying out bullhorns. I have a feeling that I'm really gonna luv 'em.
I use a tektro aero lever with the lever still in as a dummy hood. Much better than a hood with the lever removed. The only thing I don't like about it is that the hoods don't give a super ergonomic position for my fingers---when really torquing up hills at ~40 rpm the best I can do is to have my pointers resting over the brake levers and the remaining three fingers jammed in between the lever and the bar. Still hoods are good and without them drop bars lose a lot of sparkle. If it werent for the hoods, I woundn't ride with drops at all.