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I don't think most german tourists would go for a drop bar set-up, this is what I've seen the most of. I think it makes sense, given Rohloff's refusal to build anything remotely lightweight.

http://www.commonwheel.org.uk/files/conv%20mtb%20bars.jpg

Gilles Berthoud stepped in with a £££ solution for drops: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/gilles-berthoud-gilles-berthoud-twister-for-rohloff-hubs-prod27131/

Germans/Dutch prefer MTB/Citybikes gone tourer with "Butterfly on Acid" bars or flat bars.

UK cyclists prefer Road bikes gone tourer with drops.

Cultural thing driven by history/economy etc.