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  • I've got some foaming cleaner (not that one). It has its place but isn't magic
    – Chris H
    Commented Nov 13, 2020 at 17:35
  • Can you clarify what you mean by take the whole drivetrain apart? If you want to clean the chain off the bike, all you need to do is remove the chain. You don't have to do more disassembly than this. You can, especially to clean the cassette cogs and RD jockey wheels, but it's definitely not needed every time. To get the chain off, you only need reusable quick links and quick link pliers. (NB: Wipperman's link is near infinitely reusable and I think you can get it on and off by hand.) You can then shake the chain in a closed bottle, solving the evaporation problem.
    – Weiwen Ng
    Commented Nov 13, 2020 at 17:56
  • Go ahead and spend the money for a Park Tools "chain washer". It is well worth the investment, if you like to clean your chain frequently. The solvent in it does not need to be discarded and replaced after every use -- you can wash the chain several times with one batch of solvent.
    – Daniel R Hicks
    Commented Nov 13, 2020 at 19:37
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    Just don’t degrease. Wipe down the chain with a rag, lube, wipe down excess lube. Done. The few kilometers you gain from thorough cleaning are not worth the hassle in my opinion.
    – Michael
    Commented Nov 13, 2020 at 20:05
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    @Criggie but that requires disassembly :(
    – An Ant
    Commented Nov 14, 2020 at 1:52