Originally Posted by bigdufstuff
Why do all the bikes have those style handlebars? Don't people like drops, bull horns, or straight bars in Amsterdam?
Because they don't go as fast as we do. Fortunately, I am lucky enough not to have an Amsterdam-style system between my house and my office, so I can get up to speeds of 35 mph for short bursts. I regularly cruise at 20+. Downtown, I ride with traffic at traffic speeds. Try that on the Amsterdam system.