Mine: http://tvvas.blogspot.com/2007/03/no...eek.html#links

Hopetoditchcar In the 1980s these bikes were dubbed "funny" just because they looked funny.

And there's no benefit in having the seat stays join the top tube - the theory was it made for a stiffer rear triangle - but of course it also increases aerodynamic drag (and is banned by cycling's governing body, the UCI, now anyway).