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Originally Posted by rasta
..........I tried to bend it back with my hands, but surprisingly I'm not strong enough  ...........( |
If you can slide an adjustable 12" crescent wrench in the back of that flat part, your hands will be strong enough to straighten it.
It is not strong steel and bending it back a little at a time alternating position over each hole is doable.
Use some leather between the tool and the frame to protect the finish.
You will need a friend to push the bike against your lever, or a way to support it against a wall or even the floor.