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It’s a common issue. Lots of bar bag makers have mounts that hold the bag away from the bars to allow cables to run as normal - some use foam spacers - I just run my cables very long so they can move around / behind 2 on top of bar bag as required without being wedges at angle that buggers free inner cable movement.
Ive also experimented with a flexible v brake noodle where the rear gear cable meets the down tube boss - does help prevent pinch point there I think but not perfect -
I had that problem with brake housing being pressed against the bar. Can't remember if I removed a bit of bar tape and ran the straps under cable or used a DIY spacer either side of the housimg to move the strap off it in the end but either should work.
Definitely used two pencils taped to top tube as a spacer to keep gastank off exposed brake inner along TT of my old Crosscheck.
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Has anyone else had a slight issue with shifting when they have a bag strapped tightly to the bars?
Yup.
End up going for the Specialized Burra Burra that actually kept the cockpit nice and clear while still being able to offer great stability.
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Has anyone else had a slight issue with shifting when they have a bag strapped tightly to the bars? Occasionally yesterday I’d have to shift down two and up one to get where I wanted to be, presumably because the cable housing was under pressure. Not a massive issue but wondered if there was a clever fix?