Hog_ Posted June 16, 2009 Share I prefer running my brakes quite far into the handlebars since I only use 1 finger to brake. This means that the shifter also moves away from the grip, making it uncomfortable to change gears. I can't run the shifters on the other side of the brake, since the little 'gear indicator' is in the way. My questions: Can I remove the gear indicator from the Shimano shifters? How? Are there more compact shifters available (SRAM, Microshift, anything) that work with Shimano derailleurs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoe Posted June 16, 2009 Share I also like to run my brakes far away... I run Sram, and I have no problems, they either have no gear indecators, or they run as the 'clip' around the bar. But this would mean running a Sram RD, the shimano FD will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoe Posted June 16, 2009 Share also neans getting used to using your thumb to change up and down.... And then there's always gripshift from sram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wernervdmerwe Posted June 16, 2009 Share I recently changed from X-9 triggers to X-0 gripshift, works great, and it'll take care of the brake positioning... But yeah, will need to replace your RD, not sure if Shimano makes a gripshift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted June 17, 2009 Share I recently changed from X-9 triggers to X-0 gripshift' date=' works great, and it'll take care of the brake positioning... But yeah, will need to replace your RD, not sure if Shimano makes a gripshift?[/quote'] I can't do Gripshift. I incorporate Trials stuff into my 'normal' riding, which will mean phantom gearshifts when I don't need them. I would prefer to stick with Shimano, but it looks like all the shifters have that stupid gear indicator on the inside of the shifter, which is where I'd like to have my brake lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted June 17, 2009 Share On the 08/09 XT you can remove the display very easily. Just unscrew the top plate. They've even added a little cap on the inside to cover the part just removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Posted June 17, 2009 Share On the 08/09 XT you can remove the display very easily. Just unscrew the top plate. They've even added a little cap on the inside to cover the part just removed. ...just to add. on the shimano website the give a technical pdf on how the XT shifter fit together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted June 17, 2009 Share It goes form this (on the left) to that (on the right) http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/images/2009_bikes/options/shimano_xt_slm770.jpg The actuall shifter part also attaches to the clamp and can me moved. So if you want to move the shifter between the grip and brake lever, you can play with the reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted June 17, 2009 Share Great info, thanks! Will have to keep an eye out XTs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mulebar Posted June 17, 2009 Share The same features are available on the new SLX rapidfire shifters for less money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted June 17, 2009 Share On the 08/09 XT you can remove the display very easily. Just unscrew the top plate. They've even added a little cap on the inside to cover the part just removed. I removed my displays so that the shifters sit under my brake levers. There is also scope for the shifter position to be adjusted on the clamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted June 17, 2009 Share I prefer running my brakes quite far into the handlebars since I only use 1 finger to brake. This means that the shifter also moves away from the grip' date=' making it uncomfortable to change gears. I can't run the shifters on the other side of the brake, since the little 'gear indicator' is in the way. My questions:Can I remove the gear indicator from the Shimano shifters? How?Are there more compact shifters available (SRAM, Microshift, anything) that work with Shimano derailleurs? [/quote'] which Shimano gear shifters do you have? Depending on your answer it may or may not be possible to remove the gear shift indicator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted June 17, 2009 Share which Shimano gear shifters do you have? Depending on your answer it may or may not be possible to remove the gear shift indicator. '07 Deore. I'm sure I can remove the indicator, just not sure if the shifter will work afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted June 17, 2009 Share Hog, I googled it and some say you can just jack it off and just plug the hole with some silicone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted June 17, 2009 Share 07 Deore,...... darn those can't be removed without busting the shifter. Time for an upgrade to SLX me thinks. SLX is a much better shifter anyway or o as mampara says, take a hack saw to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted June 17, 2009 Share Maybe I'll give it a go this weekend. Got some goodies coming in so a fork service is on the cards as well. And maybe different brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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