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Tim, The cyclist in me says, na don't worry about it. But the Chemist in me says yes, it leaves an organic residue. I've never conducted a residual solvent test or determined what is left behind, but it I'm sure the bike companies were not counting on it when they built shifting and braking mechanisms.
Again, the Chemist in me (worse yet, a former Analytical Chemist) says rinse all solvents with mother natures rinse agent and neutalizer, water. Why? I just don't want to take a chance with an organic solvent attacking a metal or, especially, plastic. On some moving parts it may not be practical to rinse with water, so I use chain lubricant instead.
But I was taught, always rinse.
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