Well it's no different than the mtb bullmoose bars and integrated stems, my '83 Stumpie Sport came with one. I wasn't fond of it and replaced it. Manufacturers can rationalize it all they wish, that it saves weight, inventory space, bolts, whatever. They are what they are though. I don't buy such bikes I have no worries there. I never liked buying complete bikes as there's always a compromise somewhere that ends up getting replaced, so you just buy more parts anyways.