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I have bikes with Campy 9-Speed Ergos and i have bikes with Shimano bar-end shifters.
Ergo/Brifter advantages includ not having to move your hands to shift which for me = more frequent shifting = less pedalling in a slightly too high gear and thus less fatigue over longer distances.
The advantages of the bar-end shifters is mechanical simplicity and the Friction Mode allows you to use ANY wheel, cassette or even freewheel. that's a big advantage if yoy toast a wheel.
In tthe end i'd say try both especially on a loaded bike and then use the ones you are most comfortable with.
Cheers