Originally Posted by Loose Chain

it is not elitism to point out facts, drop bars have more hand positions and sitting up right for many of us is extremely painful on both our posteriors but also lower back. Despite what some think, a "road bike" position is not uncomfortable as long as it is not taken to an extreme and of course that goes both ways, an upright bike does not have to hold the rider at a 90 degree straight up position, again, that is extreme.

Originally Posted by kaliayev

Personally I like flat bars and a more upright position for city riding or using the bike for shopping errands. For riding fast, touring, or other long distance riding then drops and a more stretched out position are hands down my choice.