Originally Posted by
DropBarFan
Brifters are super-convenient but the Shimanos have some drawbacks ie cable sticking out (interfering with handlebar bag), not rebuildable, no q/r button etc.
My Ultegra 6600-series brifters don't seem to interfere with my Lone Peak H-100 handlebar bag. I just push the cables out of the way and everything works fine. I'm using this setup with 40cm 3T Ergosum Pro handlebars, which are my favorite by far.