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chrissss 08-17-11 09:21 AM

Let's talk drivetrain
 
Currently running:
Dodici Special frame
Miche Primato Advanced Track crankset (46T/165mm)
Shimano UN54 BB 68x110
Resist cog

Ok so here is my issue.

The crankset came with the Miche BB (68x107mm)
The spindle was too short and the crank arm hit the chainstays
Went up to the LBS and picked up the Shimano. Fit better.
Got everything put together and noticed a pretty gnarly hotspot in the chainring.
See video:

Would this problem come from running the Shimano BB, which is JIS, on the Miche cranks which are ISO?
Could the chainring really be that out of round?

chi-james 08-17-11 10:06 AM

could help:
see part about centering chainwheels

TejanoTrackie 08-17-11 10:32 AM

Also, looks to me like your chain has a tight link.

Gotti 08-17-11 10:57 AM

I have the same problem with my Omniums. Try using a different chainring and see if that solves the problem

UCF Eric 08-17-11 11:17 AM


Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie (Post 13093809)
Also, looks to me like your chain has a tight link.

This, pause the video at 12 seconds or so and you can see the link.

Scrodzilla 08-17-11 11:27 AM

Center your chainring. Also, it's not uncommon for a cog to be slightly out of round.

chrissss 08-17-11 12:28 PM


Originally Posted by chi-james (Post 13093692)

I'll have to try that


Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie (Post 13093809)
Also, looks to me like your chain has a tight link.

Happens every time I take the chain off
Just had it off to clean all the wax lube (**** sucks) off
Works itself out after a quick ride


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13094105)
Center your chainring. Also, it's not uncommon for a cog to be slightly out of round.

Any cogs you know of that have a good rep of being round?

solipsist716 08-17-11 12:59 PM

stiff links generally don't work themselves out after a quick ride

hairnet 08-17-11 01:28 PM

You also set chain tension at the tight spot so that way your chain doesnt bind as you ride.

TejanoTrackie 08-17-11 01:32 PM

OP - get one of these, and you'll end stiff chain links forevah

http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_...022433/300.jpg

chrissss 08-17-11 01:41 PM

Ya I use one of these little ones
http://www.parktool.com/uploads/thum...d0_430x390.jpg

Works ok, but always get a stiff link for a little after putting the chain back together.

While we're talking chains, what is everyone using for lube?
I was using this:
http://tfe.me/image/480_345/LU2805.jpg
Makes such a mess and builds up life a mofo

solipsist716 08-20-11 07:22 PM


Originally Posted by chrissss (Post 13094773)
Ya I use one of these little ones
http://www.parktool.com/uploads/thum...d0_430x390.jpg

Works ok, but always get a stiff link for a little after putting the chain back together.

That's what the higher step is for, dog. Works out stiff links pretty easily

homebrewk 08-20-11 07:50 PM

I use this:

http://www.saddlesafari.co.uk/shop/m...dsm/717801.jpg

Works pretty well. I'd like something that doesn't gum up so much though.


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