Originally Posted by
Bezalel
Once the cable is split everything further back can be removed from the frame. One advantage I forget to mention is that the adjustments will remain (mostly) in place.
All my bikes have slotted cable guides and
AFAIK the vast majority of bikes have them.
Slotted chainstay stops are the exception, not the rule. Without a slot, there's no way to remove the rear section of cable which is still trapped by the head of the cable splitter.