Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

Yes, it may even be stiffer. Remember that the drivetrain on a bike is not symmetrical.

Probably wanted to keep the standover height manageable, look how high the bars are. Imagine how high the top tube would be. It would also have to be sloping, which he may have disliked (which many people do).

aahhh, that'll explain why people have so many spacers on other bikes, they prefer a more level saddle/bars height than others. function over fashion.