Quote Originally Posted by lovelygamer View Post
Maintenance of bikes is intimidating to me too. I haven't learned it yet and I feel at a disadvantage for it.
Basic maintenance is easy to learn. I'd suggest a class. There's a lot of information, including how-to videos, available online.

This forum is a great source of information on maintenance, and will rejoice with you over very simple accomplishments. I once posted about adjusting my brake, which involved two turns with a screwdriver.