ARCC Abington, User Manual

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Brakes
Lever angle
The range of lever angle adjustment is restricted by the cable exit path, if the lever is angled
too high it will cause problems for the operation of the brakes.
Lever position
The position of the lever on the bar can be adjusted to move the lever closer or further from
the end of the handlebar grip. This adjustment will allow the lever to be positioned for one,
two or three finger braking.
Positioning the lever for one finger braking will give a more secure grip on the bar but allow
you to apply less braking force. Three finger braking will allow the application of maximum
braking force but reduce bar grip.
Reach adjuster
Lever reach adjustment is controlled by the grub screw on the side of the lever body.
Screwing the reach adjuster into the lever body will bring the lever closer to the handlebar.
When the lever reach is adjusted closer to the handlebar it will cause the brake pads
to move closer to the disc rotor. It may be necessary to adjust the lever bite point
(engagement position) in order to give sufficient pad clearance, this can be achieved by
screwing the barrel adjuster into the lever body.
If there is not enough adjustment at the barrel adjuster to give sufficient pad clearance and
a satisfactory lever bite point, you may need to loosen the cable camp bolt situated on the
brake calliper to allow some cable to be pulled through. Be sure to re-tighten this bolt to
8Nm and ensure the cable is properly secured before using the bike.
Bite-point adjustment
Lever bite-point (engagement position) adjustment is controlled by the barrel adjuster.
Screwing the barrel adjuster into the lever body will bring the lever-bite-point closer to the
handlebar. Screwing the barrel adjuster outward from the lever body will move the bite point
further from the handlebar.
The barrel adjuster uses a lock ring to secure it into position; this should be loosened before
adjustment and tightened once the barrel adjuster is correctly positioned.
If you are unsure about any of the adjustments, please consult a qualified bicycle technician.
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