alright,

I ride a Fixed Gear Duracycle road bike. It's a small frame and I like it.

I have the stock Drop Bar setup and I am at a small crossroads.

At first I didn't like the drop setup (mainly because I have the cheesy foam around the bars that looks nasty, but now I know I can just upgrade that to Cork Tape)... but Now i'm starting to grow to appreciate it... I like the drop stance when i'm climbing a hill or I need to be ready to use my brake in traffic/congested areas.

The only thing I don't like (Besides the cheesy foam) is my upright position. I feel the the bars a bit too low causing my arms to get tired. Maybe it's my setup.. maybe its me.

Anyways.. I have a spare set of Drop Bars (bare) that i'm thinking of doing the ol "Chop and Flop" to. If i do the chop and flop, i won't have the drop stance anymore and i'm worried climbing/traffic areas might be weird.

Any advice here?