[foofighter]

is there any performance, aero, cosmetic benefit to this or is this personal preference?

 

[RHankey]

It's sometimes done to elimiate cables rattling against the downtube.

 

[Hank Stamper]

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cables.html#crisscross

 

[foofighter]

bingo thanks "hank stamper" makes total sense.

 

[tihsepa]

I think it makes you more aero.

 

[bseracka]

On smaller frames it helps to create a less severe bend in the cables.

 

[tihsepa]

Water is lighter than Gatoraid.