Originally Posted by
SkyDog75
Crossing cables under the downtube isn't uncommon. Some people prefer it because, as you noticed, it may allow smoother cable bends from the handlebar to downtube. It won't fray your cables.
Thanks for the info that it is something that's done and not unheard of. Still, as it currently is, one of the cables is lightly touching/rubbing against the frame. I don't like that at all.