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  • Weird SS chain rattle?
  • nicko74
    Full Member

    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.
    Cheers

    epicyclo
    Full Member

    Twisted tooth on the front or rear?

    bikebouy
    Free Member

    Cog tightened onto the freewheel tight enough?

    nicko74
    Full Member

    Thanks, will check those. Think the sprocket’s on tight enough – no obvious slipping when slowing down.
    Cheers!

    jonba
    Free Member

    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.

    Spin
    Free Member

    Loose chainring bolts?

    kcal
    Full Member

    any change in chain tension?
    shouldn’t be loose chain sprocket but might be ‘off’

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