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@hippy
They're lighter. They're less susceptible to crash damage. They're cheaper. They allow you to run aesthetically more pleasing 'aero' brake levers. I raced my first season on a $100 bike that had downtube shifters.
They're no good for sprinting though so I'll never bother again.