On the newer Shimano STI's which use under bartape routing you get a better shift too (less friction/stiction) as the bend isn't as tight compared to routing along the front. Not sure if this is true from Sram shifters too mind.
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On the newer Shimano STI's which use under bartape routing you get a better shift too (less friction/stiction) as the bend isn't as tight compared to routing along the front. Not sure if this is true from Sram shifters too mind.