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[Closed] Avid Elixir floppy lever

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After a bit of research I have found the reason for my lever flapping forward on my Elixir's is that the dog bone part in the lever has worn. Not wanting to spend 25 quid on a whole new lever service kit does anyone know who sells the dog bone bit on its own?


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 1:37 pm
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Bump!


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 8:01 pm
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Not a clue but a cheap fix is a cable tie just tight enough to stop the lever from flopping out. It's a very effective fix and stops any wobble from worn bushings in the lever pivot too.


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 8:07 pm
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I upgraded mine to a rubber band round the lever- the £25 will go towards a set of hopes in a wee while!


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 8:23 pm
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Done 2 for a friend, the knuckle bar is about £7 each of ebay- tis all you need.


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 8:42 pm
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I can't find any for £7 on ebay.. any links?


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 9:35 pm
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Just found these at just under 12 quid delivered.

[url= http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/51057/Avid_Elixir_Brake_Lever ]Clicky[/url]


 
Posted : 04/03/2013 10:03 pm
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Can you not build it back up with a bit of JB weld?


 
Posted : 05/03/2013 9:02 am
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What model elixir are they? I have a carbon lever from a cr complete with dog bone you can have for a tenner....


 
Posted : 05/03/2013 9:43 am
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Thanks nomakoman, I have already ordered a new ali lever now.
When I get it I will take the dog bone out and measure it up and knock up a load at work on the CNC.


 
Posted : 05/03/2013 11:41 am

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