Why do road bikes have clip ons?

[nick crisp]

Paul, Luke dropped the bike on the forks by 10mm at the same time he fitted the shock, so not sure which made more difference, but still find myself trying to pull myself over the front to no avail. An upright riding position just isn't the same thing as a full-on sports riding position, but that's what I'm stuck with. S'okay though, I can live with it - comfort is more important to me these days, as I'm sure many on here understand   Just illustrating to Noggy what that riding position is about.