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?

could help:
see part about centering chainwheels

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

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

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

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

I'll have to try that

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

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

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

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

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

Ya I use one of these little ones


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:

Makes such a mess and builds up life a mofo

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

I use this:



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