Scraped up my brake levers,now what?

[Djordje08]

I recently got a used bike that was in very good condition,but when i parked it and folded down the stick it feel over and the brake levers are scraped up,i dont see any mechanical problems,only cosmetic,but its frustrating me,should i leave them as proof that the bike is mine if its stolen?

 

[raleighnut]

Black levers?

 

[Shadow121]

Lights sanding and spray can, tape the surroundings well so if you
slip with the sandpaper you don't mess up,
or upgrade lever, second hand part will do the trick.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I’d just leave it as part of the bike’s ‘patina’. Annoying? Of course, but if you use a bike regularly these things happen.

 

[Joffey]

I recently got a used bike that was in very good condition,but when i parked it and folded down the stick it feel over and the brake levers are scraped up,i dont see any mechanical problems,only cosmetic,but its frustrating me,should i leave them as proof that the bike is mine if its stolen?

Obviously it's time for a new bike

 

[si_c]

Irritating but if it doesn't affect the function of the brakes then I'd leave it, you won't notice it after a couple of weeks.

I scraped the paint on a new bike locking it a bike stand in town once, I was so annoyed. Those marks are still there.

 

[ChrisEyles]

I'd either live with it or touch up with spray or brush as suggested.

The first time this sort of thing happens to a new bike it's gutting... after a few years and a few more scrapes it's less of a big deal.

It is something that puts me off buying a new MTB though!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

If black a small tin of touch up paint will sort it out. If silver you can polish it out to an extent. But if functionally sound, I certainly would not replace.

 

[Gunk]

I always have some satin black touch up paint in the garage, just the job for scratched skewers, levers etc.

 

[slowmotion]

A bike's just a tool to be used. Tools get knocked about.