My Bianchi (1982 model, 1981 production) and my son's Peugeot (1980) both have a similar setup, and I have no plans to replace either guide. If I did, I would be inclined to run a couple of short pieces of cable housing under the BB.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069