Cutting a notch sounds like a great idea now I have the grips already. They are a huge improvement generally. I still have to back off the bolt and twist them around the put the bike in the case (as well as taking off the saddle since I have the taller seatpost).

BTW, Ozonation, I don't think you'd see the problem with the cable crushing on the M-type. On the S-, moving the shifter inboard just a few mm is enough to run the cable over the fatter central portion of the bar, which then squeezes it against the fork. I'll replace it when I get back from this trip and modify the grip.

Sorry to the OP for the slight hijack...