I originally got these brakes to mount them near the stem yes, but I found that the problem worsens as are closer together.

I have disc brakes and wired so that right lever operates the front and left lever operates the rear (Australian style). I'd prefer it near the stem since it gives more space and plus I can operate it with 2 fingers on the tops. If it's near the sides I feel cramped and it's harder to grip and operate with 2 fingers.

Right now the left lever wraps around the right side of the head tube and then to the down tube on the left side. Alternatively I can wrap it straight down the left side instead of going around the head tube.

I'll have a look at these cable noodles to see if they can help. Any suggestions where I can get them? I see a lot of them are for V brakes.

Here are the four configurations I've tested:

1. UK/Australian style, near the stem (The cables hit each other significantly)


2. American style, near the stem (Similar issue)


3. UK/Australian style, further apart (Left side going straight down to left side feels weird)


4. American style, further apart (This feels the best to be honest, but I'd still prefer right hand = front brake)