about 75% for me. My opinion is that if you find the drops uncomfortable, then your bike doesn't fit properly. drops aren't just for racing, they're there as one of the many hand positions on your bars. On my commuter, they're set up fairly high to be comfy but low enough to get my weight forward and onto the pedals. Basically, anytime on the bike path that I'm not climbing a hill. I use the hoods whenever I need to climb, stand up (very rare), need to sit up to get a good view in traffic, or anytime I'm not putting my weight into my pedals. basically, the default for me is the drops, the hoods are the alternative, second-best hand position for any condition that isn't ideal.

most road bikes now seem to be set up for racers with the drops soo low that they're useless for the majority of riders. I've even heard of people saying "yeah, it's unconfortable in the drops, but you'll spend your time on the hoods...." a complete waste, you're better off with flat bars and bar ends if that's the case. anyway enough rant, but if you find the drops uncomfortable, see if there's a way to get your bars up and back and see if you like them then.

Allan Pollock