Can this be done? Just picked up my new bike and it's got those stupid pointless things on and I want to get rid of them!
I don't think it can on Deore I'm afraid.
I haven't seen the new deores, but it always used to be that you could remove the indicators from LX(SLX) and above, not from deore.
Ok, that's a shame. I know you can unscrew the covers I think, but did't know if you could get covers for the hole that will be left?
They're these ones I think
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did't know if you could get covers for the hole that will be left
Pick a colour
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For XT, just undo the two screws. The cover is situated under the indicator, is clipped back in and secured with one of the screws - 5 minute job.
Not sure about Deore though...
Pick a colour
I'll see how big the hole is! 🙂
Just cover the hole with gaffer tape. Make sure you cover it well and the tape stays in position as you don't want a load of mud and grit in there.