Bike Modification...Opposite of the norm?

I wasn't going to actually do it...lol...I was just wondering if anyone ever has done it.  It wouldn't be for comfort....aero, in my opinion, is very comfy. 

For versitility, braking and shifting in one place....that would be the only "benefit" easier in group rides etc.....

I had simply never heard the question asked but heard the opposite quite a bit.

Not saying you should but you could

http://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/Chrissie_Wellington_s_Cervelo_P2C_466.html

Fixed that for you...

I never understand the argument that tri bikes are not as comfortable or stable; I bike 99% on my tri bike and am very comfortable and very stable, with none of the oft-complained-of "twitchy" steering. Furthermore, my tri bike is a great "all-'round" bike. Period. Now, if you ask if I as nimble and quick to have the bike respond in an emergency manoeuvre while in the aero position, then you may be on to something, because there's no way you can be down on the aerobars and have to react quickly like if you were riding in a large, close pack.  However, I ride exclusively solo, and in any situation where there is potential for having to be defensive and quicken my reaction time, then I am prepared and riding on the basebar, not the aerobars. 

As for the road bike having better all-'round geometry: better for what? And sacrificing speed is a misconception, as you are actually sacrificing aerodynamics; the speed comes from the engine, not the machine.

So it has been done even by some top level folks.  Very interesting.

I did it on mine.  Eventually I might change it back but right now it is working great for me.

I think I would like this as it seems that you could ride in groups but still be very comfy in areo.  Of course you couldn't shift in areo...but you can shift and brake all in one spot.

I don't know...this is getting my attention more than I thought it might.  I have to agree though, riding in areo is FAR more comfortable.

What did that cost to change up?

Layman terms

The TT bike has forward weight distribution, hence its geometry and aerobars, which allows the radius~elbows to rest on the on the pads. On drop bars you are gripping with your hands in all positions and using your upper body to support yourself.

basic example...

The pushup: arms extended and lowered without chest touching the floor is muscular road bike.

Lay down on our stomach, rest on your forearms like the aero position. Skeletal TT bike.

The latter you can do for an extended period of time

Skeletal vs muscle

When I had my first bike..road bike with clip on aerobars, I rode in aero probably 90+% of the time and considered putting the bar end shifters on just because I didn't like having to move my arms each time I shift. I shift a lot to keep my cadence in my comfortable zone and I live in area where it really never is flat.  Why go to the other type of brakes/shifting as you will have to be moving your arms a lot to shift and brake.

I agree with what others have said use the bike as it is intended. It may take a little time to adjust to it but you will. 

A lot of bike shops are sort of anti tri bikes in most folks working there are roadies unless you go to a tri shop. So you get the buy a road bike talk. I bought a road bike and wish I had gone straight to a tri bike as I bought a tri bike within 18 months of buying my first road bike.

I am considering the Cervelo team sololist as it has the seat post built in.  My only "concern" with that is exactly the same as a couple of posts ago in which I wish I'd just gone str8 to the full tri set up.

Limited budgets stink...ideally I'd just buy two bikes and ride the one I wanted lol.