Originally Posted by
DScott
No problem, drops are the round part of the bars. Usually you grip there to have better control and be able to reach the brakes easily. Descents are, well, the part of your ride where you're going downhill. You're descending, you see. Compare to 'ascents' where you're going uphill. All things considered, descents are better.

ohhh i see haha thx this is my second day with my bike so i think im going to learn how to commute then maybe try some descents when i build up more confidence