ByK E-450 MTBD (Mountain Bike - Disc Brake)

Impossible to find a replacement brake lever – Purchased in 2021. Top of the line model of the Byk E-450 series. A couple of rides in my child dropped the bike, breaking a lever. Searched Byk website and the internet for a Byk replacement, no luck. (Also realised you can't actually call Byk, email only.) Discovered that the brake levers are not replaceable, you have to purchase a complete new… Read more

brake system. Lever, cable, and caliper. This will cost you about $60-$100, depending on where you shop. Then you have to fit it all, which includes bleeding the system. All because of a broken lever on a kids bike. My advice, stick to a local shop and a known brand, or cross your fingers and hope your kid doesn't drop the bike.