Welcome to the forum.

You can learn to repair and maintain your bike. Does your local shop offer classes? I am lucky to have found a really good bike shop in Evansville IN. I think they would do anything to answer my questions and help me learn.

No matter what, your bike will be there for you. My bike defines me. It makes me feel strong and capable despite others' efforts to tear me down. The years pass and I get older, but my bike always tells me I'm young, fast, determined, remarkable, and achieving.

Ride on!

Barb