Cross-levers on drop bars and handlebar bags

[Dr. John]

Does anyone use cross-levers with a handlebar bag?  I am concerned about having room for cable routing.  I am thinking of Paul cross-levers, as I am using v-brakes and an Ortlieb bag.
I am also considering a new drop bar.  I have the stock bar on a 2009 LHT, but when I set the ramps close to level for comfort, the drops are too steep.  The Nitto Noodle seems to have a good bend to solve this problem, but I don't want that long of a reach.  It looks like the Ritchey Pro Evo Curve might work, but I'm wondering about the oversized clamp area. Any thoughts?  Part of the reason I am thinking of cross-brakes is to get in a more vertical position on steep decents for drag and to get over that feeling of going over the top.  -Thanks

[craig]

I am using a combination of Nitto Noodle bars, Pauls Thumbies, Tektro cross levers, and an Ortlieb handlebar bag. It is a compact and clean installation that works well for me. I switched out the Ortlieb mounting bracket for a Klickfix and added an extension which was needed to clear the cables exiting the Thumbies. I have no idea if the Ortlieb extension would work as well.

[Dr. John]

Thanks Craig, I was actually wondering about the Klickfix mount also, so I guess I'll give it a try.