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[Closed] Weird SS chain rattle?

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The chain on my commuting fixie has a weird rattle - higher pitched than you'd expect, it sounds exactly like a loose spoke. And it's coming from the chain - flicking the chain directly causes this high-pitched rattle.

I've taken a quick look and can't work out what's up with it - there are no obviously half-broken links. Should I be worried?!
Chain is a KMC 3/32", fwiw.
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Posted : 19/06/2015 1:57 pm
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Twisted tooth on the front or rear?


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 2:10 pm
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Cog tightened onto the freewheel tight enough?


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 2:38 pm
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Thanks, will check those. Think the sprocket's on tight enough - no obvious slipping when slowing down.
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Posted : 19/06/2015 3:13 pm
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Oldish chain? Mine makes that kind of noise when worn and dry. I think it is the bushings rattling on the pins.

Try oiling it.


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 3:29 pm
 Spin
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Loose chainring bolts?


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 4:18 pm
 kcal
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any change in chain tension?
shouldn't be loose chain sprocket but might be 'off'


 
Posted : 19/06/2015 4:22 pm