I'm looking for chicago's most experienced EBB specialist - The Chainlink2024-03-28T11:21:03Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A821350&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=no^ nice, i live in the west lo…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-23:2211490:Comment:8213502014-05-23T18:51:35.141ZDan Allisonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DanAllison
<p>^ nice, i live in the west loop, bridgeport is not even a hop, skip and a jump away, and also, coincidentally, a neighborhood my wife and i are considering a move to.</p>
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<p>i'll shoot you an email and will take it from there. thanks again!</p>
<p>^ nice, i live in the west loop, bridgeport is not even a hop, skip and a jump away, and also, coincidentally, a neighborhood my wife and i are considering a move to.</p>
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<p>i'll shoot you an email and will take it from there. thanks again!</p> My workshop is in Bridgeport…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-23:2211490:Comment:8214802014-05-23T18:32:57.917ZLegacy Frameworkshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LegacyFrameworks
<p>My workshop is in Bridgeport - 1048 W 37th street. Send me an email levi at legacyframeworks.com and lets setup a time that you can come out. </p>
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<p>My workshop is in Bridgeport - 1048 W 37th street. Send me an email levi at legacyframeworks.com and lets setup a time that you can come out. </p>
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<p>Levi</p> ^ thanks for your reply Levi!…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-23:2211490:Comment:8214792014-05-23T18:30:30.371ZDan Allisonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DanAllison
<p>^ thanks for your reply Levi!</p>
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<p>since there don't seem to be any other options to consider being offered, i'm inclined to let you have a look at my seemingly irredeemable EBB and offer suggestions/attempt to repair it (fairly compensated, of courses).</p>
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<p>are you located in the city or the burbs?</p>
<p>^ thanks for your reply Levi!</p>
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<p>since there don't seem to be any other options to consider being offered, i'm inclined to let you have a look at my seemingly irredeemable EBB and offer suggestions/attempt to repair it (fairly compensated, of courses).</p>
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<p>are you located in the city or the burbs?</p> I wouldn't consider myself an…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-23:2211490:Comment:8213232014-05-23T14:41:47.430ZLegacy Frameworkshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LegacyFrameworks
<p>I wouldn't consider myself an expert in all things EBB, but all of the bike I have built in the last 2 years have had EBBs. I used the Easton style (yours) last year on a handful of bikes, but recently switched to the Bushnell. The former uses pinch bolts, that if not tightened properly, can either let the insert move and creek, or break/strip the binder/bolt (rendering the frame a mess). I switched to the Bushnell because it is internal expanding and puts all the moving parts on the…</p>
<p>I wouldn't consider myself an expert in all things EBB, but all of the bike I have built in the last 2 years have had EBBs. I used the Easton style (yours) last year on a handful of bikes, but recently switched to the Bushnell. The former uses pinch bolts, that if not tightened properly, can either let the insert move and creek, or break/strip the binder/bolt (rendering the frame a mess). I switched to the Bushnell because it is internal expanding and puts all the moving parts on the insert. </p>
<p>Regardless, I think there are a few tricks to getting an EBB to stick. </p>
<p>A: Make sure the surfaces that are mating together are maximized. Any distortions or inconsistencies in either the insert or shell can reduce the friction when clamped</p>
<p>B: Be sure the bolts/binders are clean, and protected form seizing - I use marine grade anti-seize - then tightened to factory torque spec.</p>
<p>C: Use more than just grease when installing - I haven't used carbon paste - but I do use the anti-seize, it is a mixture of lubricant, graphite and metal powder that provide more protection from corrosion and probably more gripping action.</p>
<p>If you don't find anyone to help, I would be happy to take a look at it at my workshop.</p>
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<p></p> that's why his name is notori…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-22:2211490:Comment:8211732014-05-22T17:53:49.802Zdan brownhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/danielbrown
<p>that's why his name is notorious...<br></br> <br></br> <cite>notoriousDUG said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist#2211490Comment821100"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Or I could just check the forum each morning...<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Kevin C said:…</cite></p>
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<p>that's why his name is notorious...<br/> <br/> <cite>notoriousDUG said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist#2211490Comment821100"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Or I could just check the forum each morning...<br/> <br/> <cite>Kevin C said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A821023&x=1#2211490Comment821023"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>And possessor of a hypersensitive auditory system which enables him to "hear" when his name is mentioned in a chainlink forum thread.<br/> <br/> <cite>Skip Montanaro 12mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A821097&x=1#2211490Comment820972"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Chainlink handle: NotoriousDUG. Local expert bike mechanic.</p>
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</blockquote> Or I could just check the for…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-22:2211490:Comment:8211002014-05-22T17:00:38.459ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>Or I could just check the forum each morning...<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Kevin C said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A821023&x=1#2211490Comment821023"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>And possessor of a hypersensitive auditory system which enables him to "hear" when his name is mentioned in a chainlink forum thread.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Skip Montanaro 12mi…</cite></p>
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<p>Or I could just check the forum each morning...<br/> <br/> <cite>Kevin C said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A821023&x=1#2211490Comment821023"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>And possessor of a hypersensitive auditory system which enables him to "hear" when his name is mentioned in a chainlink forum thread.<br/> <br/> <cite>Skip Montanaro 12mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A821097&x=1#2211490Comment820972"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Chainlink handle: NotoriousDUG. Local expert bike mechanic.</p>
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</blockquote> And possessor of a hypersensi…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-22:2211490:Comment:8210232014-05-22T16:50:53.099ZKevin C Dormanthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinC
<p>And possessor of a hypersensitive auditory system which enables him to "hear" when his name is mentioned in a chainlink forum thread.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Skip Montanaro 12mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A821097&x=1#2211490Comment820972"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Chainlink handle: NotoriousDUG. Local expert bike…</p>
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<p>And possessor of a hypersensitive auditory system which enables him to "hear" when his name is mentioned in a chainlink forum thread.<br/> <br/> <cite>Skip Montanaro 12mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A821097&x=1#2211490Comment820972"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Chainlink handle: NotoriousDUG. Local expert bike mechanic.</p>
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</blockquote> There are a couple of potenti…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-22:2211490:Comment:8210972014-05-22T16:36:59.916ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>There are a couple of potential fixes for it, the easiest one being carbon paste. </p>
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<p>There are a couple of potential fixes for it, the easiest one being carbon paste. </p>
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<p></p> Chainlink handle: NotoriousDU…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-22:2211490:Comment:8209722014-05-22T16:26:42.701ZSkip Montanaro 0mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SkipMontanaro92
<p>Chainlink handle: NotoriousDUG. Local expert bike mechanic.</p>
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<p>Chainlink handle: NotoriousDUG. Local expert bike mechanic.</p>
<p></p> ^ who's dug? an EBB expert?…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-05-22:2211490:Comment:8210942014-05-22T16:10:36.205ZDan Allisonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DanAllison
<p>^ who's dug? an EBB expert?</p>
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<p><span>good idea, that would probably be a good place to start. does anyone know of any shops around town that specialize in tandems?</span></p>
<p><br></br> <cite>Skip Montanaro 12mi said:</cite></p>
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<p>^ who's dug? an EBB expert?</p>
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<p><span>good idea, that would probably be a good place to start. does anyone know of any shops around town that specialize in tandems?</span></p>
<p><br/> <cite>Skip Montanaro 12mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/i-m-looking-for-chicago-s-most-experienced-ebb-specialist#2211490Comment820897"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Aren't eccentric bottom brackets used on tandems? I'd try and find a shop that specializes in selling/maintaining tandems.</p>
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