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I get that it makes it easier to find and fix any issues but if it's installed well internally then you're going to be reducing the likelihood of issues anyway. You're more likely to bust a wire on it when it's mounted outboard. Connectors are more exposed to elements, etc. It depends somewhat on how easy it is to access the internal setup. His ti frame probably didn't have a great deal of access panels like say my Shiv does.
http://www.curvecycling.com.au/blogs/news/35160261-detailed-spec-list-of-jesses-curve-belgie-disckx-and-pack-list-for-trans-am-bike-race