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Makes me regret I didn't go for downtube shifters, but I really wanted all cables to run on top tube...
I would says your set-up work best for you, as the downtube is a long way from the handlebar on your frames, whether for me there's little difference between dropping down to the bar-end shifter and the downtube shifter.
In other news, I've just received my new BIGxTOP bag from @jtrent90 that match the bike 100% right down to the Fizik bar tape;
Awaiting the new 48mm Compass tyres, the original Gran Bois Hetres have yet to be removed since 2014, and it genuinely bother me as I've been aching to put the new fatter tyres on.
11-34 10 speed with 46/34 chainset, 9 speed Deore derailleur and Sora front, Bend the front derailleur cages carefully by using a vice at work, which mean no chain rubs on big or small ring, and shift great.
Cheapest way to get that SRAM YAW advantage if you will.