Originally Posted by
Shimagnolo
I am using the BIke Ribbon Lock Rings on one of my bikes. The only downside is an issue shared with your method: The brifters and cables must be put on *after* the rings (or shrink-tubing). I wish they would make the rings in two pieces so they could be put on afterward. On the upside, the rings are very good at holding the cables in place while wrapping.
I've installed the Bike Ribbon lockrings on two bikes now and even on oversized handlebars, the split in the rings allows you to snap the lockring over the handlebars. There is no need to remove the brifters to install them. It takes some force but the rings return to their original shape even after being spread quite far apart. I can take some pics to demonstrate if you'd like as I bought a few extra sets for any new bikes down the road.