This just shows how you must always optimize the UI for the primary task. It is never acceptable to compromise usability to improve style.
On small devices screen real estate is premium, so don't waste it with margins like this. Though I have to say the design looks nice, too bad it wastes so much space.
I haven't seen this yet, but I also haven't taken the time to work through all their posts about it. Someone else who is more dev focused (I tend to focus on design) may be better to answer that.
This case is fascinating. I don't know much about cycling, but I tend to side with Armstrong in this case. Will be interesting to see how it continues to play out.