Having a look at my new shiny bike, depressing me not getting out on the bike enough, just noticed the rear brake lever is bent, its slightly buckled. Not great on a new 2k bike, but these things happen.
Ive contacted the LBS to see if they will just send a replacement, if not having a search online, can't see many about.
Anyone know if they are easy enough to replace??
[url= http://www.petracycles.co.uk/lever-bladepushrod-elixir-tungsten-grey-p-57036.html ]Link[/url] (only place in stock I could find), try [url= http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/51057/Avid_Elixir_Brake_LeverPush_Rod_Kit ]here[/url] or [url= http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/138/a150211b/avid-lever-blade-kit-elixir-3-1pc.html ]here[/url] if you'd rather wait.
From memory turn the reach adjust all the way back and unscrew the tiny screw, catch the small spring that'll fall out, wiggle it to remove the pivot thing, then pull slightly to pop the blade out. Remember which way the reach adjust goes in otherwise you won't be able to adjust it back to how you had it when the blade is replaced. I'm sure there's a good vid on youtube though!
No need to bleed / undo anything else.
Easy to replace, most LBS's can get them in from Fishers if they don't have them in stock, just depends on Fishers' stock level then really, but a quick check is showing most of them in stock.
I bent a lever once in a crash, used old handlebar to bend it back and its been fine since.
I got one (plus internals) recently from UKBikeStore