Originally Posted by alanbikehouston
Many of the guys here at "Bike Forums" have seen pro time trialers, riding a 30 minute race on a course closed to the general public, with their bars four inches lower than the saddle, and their nose down against the front tire. So, some Forum members will commute to work on a four lane highway, bumper to bumper traffic, their nose down on the front tire. A basic rule of "real world" cycling: what ever a pro cyclist does, a recreational cyclist ought NOT do.
There you have it, flipping it down will get you killed. That's why we see so many obits for forum members.
Seriously though, whatever fits you best. As for the wheel, it sounds like it needs to be trued. Take it back to the shop.