Originally Posted by mcoine
I would think that this only helps when moving pretty quick.. like downhill.
It helps when climbing very steep (either loose or techy terrain) when your chest it pushed down to the bars and your in the red ringer position. The front end (which is light due to the slope) tends to wander much less and it's easier to hold a line.
It helps at all speeds when barging through rock gardens, across roots, etc. The front end deflects less and it's point and shoot.