Those bikes are the same type of frames as comfort bikes or touring bikes like the new Salsa Casseroll, which many on this forum consider ugly. They have much longer head tubes for a given frame (seat tube) size in order to raise the bars and provide a more upright seating position. They actually make a lot more sense than using a bunch of spacers under the stem and / or a stem with almost vertical rise. The sloping top tube is required to provide a reasonable standover height. They are not very stylish and don't appeal to fashionistas who place style above practical function. I think it's great that bd has finally provided at least one practical SSFG bike for folks who just want something comfortable and could care less about hipster fashion.