Owner's Manual

Cable operated disc brake caliper

Some of our Mercury and Club Tour bikes are supplied with disc brakes.

Brake adjustment

The brakes on your bicycle should have been adjusted correctly by us. However, as cables do stretch,

it is important to check the adjustment of your brakes after your first ride. Please refer to the

manufacturer’s manual for adjustment instructions for the specific type you have on your bike.

Brake maintenance

To maintain cable brakes in efficient working order, regularly check the brake adjustment and lightly

lubricate brake pivots and springs. Oil the exposed parts of the cable to prevent corrosion.

Slow or inefficient braking often indicates that the brake cables themselves require lubrication. As

this job requires the removal of the complete brake cable, we recommend strongly that this service

is done professionally.

Note: To ensure smooth braking, wheels must run true and be correctly adjusted, with the rim brake

tracks free from dents and kinks. The brake blocks should be in correct alignment with the rim track

and toed in at an angle of 0.5mm.

Important: Brakes should function freely and release fully. If brakes bind, first check for cleanliness

and proper lubrication. Contact us if you are in any doubt regarding wheel and brake adjustment.