(Overlooking DG's senseless snarkery) the reason people buy relaxed geometry is, among things, they sit a bit more upright when they ride compared to a "traditional" geometry. You sacrifice some speed and get a lot more comfort, which is why the older folks tend to like them so much. I love mine, a Lemond Buenos Aires which is basically a pimped out Lemond Reno, arguably the best bike in the world.