I decided to get them b/c I got into a pretty bad wreck...
when I was at my LBS getting replacement parts and having the bike looked over, i noticed some gold anodized nitto risers and said...i like those...so i bought them
i really want some drops bad...but the risers are super comfortable for riding around town
I rode flats before and had a decent saddle to stem drop, but not uncomfortable for me...I almost feel awkward up in the risers