Originally Posted by Retro Grouch

If you choose to use a single long section of cable housing and not use the cable stops on the frame, how are you going to keep the housings tight and neat on the frame? Depending on my use of the bike, I sometimes go years without changing cables and housings. That's the most that you can hope to gain. On the other hand, I have to look at the bike every single time that I use it. I'd rather keep it tidy looking when I can.