I kinda chose flat bars based on the opinions of people I know who rode road bikes before. They like the "sporty position", for lack of a better term, but didn't like the fact that after several hours of riding, their hands were sore, and their backs ached. I know this factor is different from person to person, but let's just say that at 5'8", 240 lbs, I'm not as flexible as they are. I want a little more of a "sportier position" than mountain bikes or hybrids, but not quite as low as drop bars.
If I end up buying a road bike with drop bars, I'll give it a try and see how I like it. Who knows? It might be comfortable enough that I won't even think about flat bars anymore.
But if needed, I just want to know that it could be converted. I did some searching and saw it's not TOO pricey (depending on how pricey of components I want).
Originally Posted by Banzai
Fuji Absolute.
Great value in this kind of bike. By the by, why flat bars? The majority here (myself included) are inclined to endorse drops.