Originally Posted by
erichsia
A lot of people run them to pull of tricks, sometimes with a 650c front wheel for barspins. They're also good for navigating traffic, since they keep your head up more and more agile in terms of make sharp turns and cornering.
Im calling BS on that, other wise roadies would be riding them on Criteriums. They have no advantage at all, since you can ride in the exact same position on the tops of drops or bullhorns.