Originally Posted by
chipcom
uhh, no.
ride a properly fit drop bar bike, then a flat bar bike, then whatever monstrosity you want to build with those things...then get back to us with an update on your education concerning the difference between the three.
+1 - No. Clamping those things on a flat bar does not equal a proper set of drop bars. Not even close.
The the OP question:
In general, I far refer drop bars, BUT I switch to flat bars for the deep winter with the studded tires. As an avid mountain biker as well, I find I feel more comfortable with my bike handling skills on sketchy surfaces with flat bars. The position is more upright the wide bars seem to make balance a bit better, the controls and grips are easier to use with heavy gloves.