Yeah, you notice things when you look at the photo of the bike. It happened to me too If it fits you and the ride feels good and comfortable then that's what matters.

Oh, I just noticed another thing: can't you run the shifter cable under the tape all the way up to the flats? It seems it would interfere with your ability to grab the drops with your hands, as it is now, and may break the tape too. I don't know much about drop bars and bar end shifters (not my favorite) but does yours have the groove for that?