Less than 5% i'd guess. I only use 'em for big decents (not often lately), sprinting (i'm mostly out for LSD rides), or of there's a really nasty ****ing headwind.
I used to just cruise along in the drops but i found my arms and neck just couldn't take it when going out for a 40+ mile ride.
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jsharr
A girl once asked me to give her twelve inches and make it hurt. I had to make love to her 3 times and then punch her in the nose.