u/hedwheels

11 speed Shimano Ultegra. After using chain lube all my life I want to start using drip wax. I've soaked the chain in mineral spirits 3 X and once overnight. I wipe it down when it comes out and then soak again. I also agitate the container. It looks clean, but the sides of the inner links just don't seem to get clean. Even rubbing them with a rag seems to be useless. When the chain is "folded" to fit in the container, a portion of each inner plate is covered by the outer plate. Unless someone has a fool proof suggestion (I don't have access to an ultrasonic cleaner), I'm going to cut my losses and purchase a new chain.

I've seen the other posts regarding this, but thought I'd ask again. Is there any way to get the thru axle washer without buying the entire thru axle? I went on the Cervelo site and they don't show the washer being for sale. I used the "contact us" link. Wondering if other bikes use the same or similar sized washer. If it matters, this is for my Aspero.

I've been using Speedplay pedals on my road bike (Cervelo R3) since they were first released. I love/need the float...at least I think I do.

Recently purchased a Cervelo Aspero gravel bike and want to get gravel/mountain pedals, cleats and shoes and the Shimano SPD's seem like a good choice.

Looking for advice on the float issue. My latest Speedplays have 15º float. I see I can get up to 6º float on other cleat/pedal combinations. Do I even know I use a lot of float while cycling? How do I find out if 6º is sufficient?

Do pedals/cleats have a "centering" feature that one needs to "fight" continuously? Do some not have that centering feature? Is the centering feature not really anything to be concerned about? I'm a bit pigeon toed on one leg. Can the pedal be adjusted a bit to allow for that and then let the cleat float take care of the rest?

So many question for sure. Looking for advice from folks that have resolved this themselves.

Not interested in hearing "get a professional bike fit".