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superunleaded wrote:
Another thing I noticed is that the chain is a little bit dry. I wonder if the sound is coming from the chain.

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Only when pedaling, correct?
Is is a constant or intermittent sound?

Since I'm a dope, I do this all the time:
Whenever I remove a mtb chain for a thorough soaking and cleaning, and when I clean old ones on my Fixed gear side projects, I ALWAYS forget to regrease/relube. So I'm usually at least a mile from home when I remember that distinctive sound of a spit-shined and cleaned chained turning on the chainring. Very creepy, er...creaky sound.

Could be a single link as well. Find that by hand moving each one at at time. Or slowly turn the cranks backwards and watch how the chain is falling on the chain ring or rear cog. If you find a stiff one, hold a lighter under it for a few seconds. Move it and lube it.

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