Originally Posted by PedallingATX

Yeah, it doesn't crop up on other subforums b/c most types of bikes have a more or less standard way of setting up handlebars. Road bikes almost always use drops with hooded levers/shifters. On fixed gears you see a variety of different handlebar setups including bullhorns, risers, and drops. I am resistant to bullhorns b/c I think they are fugly. FYI, I am not actually riding brakeless. I shouldn't have named this thread as such, so my apologies for that confusing. I don't want to put hooded brakes on though because it is ugly. I will just install a very small cross lever brake for the front. I was just wondering if people find it uncomfortable to ride the tops, or bends, of drops when there are no hoods installed.