First post!
Anyhow, I recently switch from a single speed road bike to an 18 speed road bike for commuter purposes in a relatively hilly area. I bought a Masi Caffe Solo (pictured below) because I really liked the bike and got a pretty great deal on it. The only thing I don't like is that it has flat bars instead of drop bars and I'm used to drop bars and prefer the "diversity" of riding positions. I realize this may cost a bit to change them over (new bars, shifters/brakes, etc.), but I'm curious if it is a wise thing to do for a bike like this. It seems to have normal road bike dimensions and whatnot, but I'm curious if there is something else about this bike that makes it unsuitable to go to drop bars? Sorry for how stupid that may sound, but I'm just asking if it is a good idea or not beyond just preferring the drop style.
Thanks!
Anyhow, I recently switch from a single speed road bike to an 18 speed road bike for commuter purposes in a relatively hilly area. I bought a Masi Caffe Solo (pictured below) because I really liked the bike and got a pretty great deal on it. The only thing I don't like is that it has flat bars instead of drop bars and I'm used to drop bars and prefer the "diversity" of riding positions. I realize this may cost a bit to change them over (new bars, shifters/brakes, etc.), but I'm curious if it is a wise thing to do for a bike like this. It seems to have normal road bike dimensions and whatnot, but I'm curious if there is something else about this bike that makes it unsuitable to go to drop bars? Sorry for how stupid that may sound, but I'm just asking if it is a good idea or not beyond just preferring the drop style.
Thanks!