oh that is just AWESOME!!!

as to maintenance... does your local LBS offer "beginner" classes? I know our Trek Store has a bike class that teaches how to change a flat, use a patch kit, put on a dropped chain, clean the chain, adjust the derailleurs... hmmm... probably more but that's what I remember! LOL... if not... go to your local LBS and ask the mechanics if they'll show ya the basics...

biker nerds love to talk about bike stuff!!! and therefore here I am! LOL

congrats on the bike... very happy for you...