Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Drop bars give you 4 hand positions, two of which give you different degrees of improved aerodynamics.
In at least 2 of the 4 positions, the brakes are at your fingertips and perhaps also the shifters depending on the setup. This isn't true of the bar end and trekking bar arrangements that I've seen.
I weigh 225. The last thing that i am worried about is aerodynamics!
Seriously...I had a decent road bike a while back; I like the comfort of what I use now. I can ride on the road, I can ride on MUP's if I need to, and the tires and such are great for crushed limestone, which we have on the Towpath Trails.
Tim C.