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@Rosmal
Why else, for the Lolz..
Some think it provides protection, but id never hit my sack on the top tube. I think its also to protect the top tube form hits etc, and to cushion the riders shoulder if being carried.
All of which i picked up from random FG websites, but all seem pretty plausible.
There probably is a real reason.