Hi Matt,
It's a good point.
This is the first time I have done lacing, and I'll say that I immediately prefer it over cables ties.
The finish is much neater, and it takes less time to do. Cost wise, seems about the same.
Plus, you don't have the annoying cable tie locks snagging on anything when you draw the loom through the frame.
Jim would be the best person to give an opinion here, but in summary, it is now my preferred way to manage cables.
Anthony.