Adjusting our Bushnell Eccentric
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Adjusting our Bushnell Eccentric
I did a search but wanted to check in with those having more experience them I have on adjusting our eccentric. We've gotten some slack since the tune-up this spring so thought I'd give it a try, my first time adjusting an eccentric. I looked at the sheet on installation instructions on the R&E website and it looks to be a 4mm Allen Head and my Campy bottom bracket pin tool is all I'll need. Am I missing anything or any coaching, insight or cautions?
Thanks! Paul
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That's pretty much it, be sure to check that there is no binding when you rotate the cranks when you're finished.
I just tightened the eccentric on my Santana Rio, you want a 1/2 in deflection in the chain when measured at the center. Sheldon Brown has a great section on tandems, as well as everything else you ever wanted to know about any bicycle.
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I just tightened the eccentric on my Santana Rio, you want a 1/2 in deflection in the chain when measured at the center. Sheldon Brown has a great section on tandems, as well as everything else you ever wanted to know about any bicycle.
Pirk
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Love this Eccentric, it was easy to adjust and retention. The only problem I had was that it shifted in the shell which I didn't notice till I had it re-tightened so needed to repeat. We took it out for a 25 mile spin last night and everything worked great.
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