I've got a chain thong too, but I don't think the OP and I are referring to the same thing
On a more sensible note, that does seem like a good idea, it probably wouldn't work in the presence of huge amounts of muck, but on a road bike it'd probably have enough of an effect to be noticeable.
Originally Posted by
calamarichris
Not my choice and I wouldn't have done it. A bearded retrogrouch did it when my frame was replaced under warranty.
Why not? I've got several bikes set up with the California Cross in place, it makes the curve of the cables so much smoother!