Usually the local community college/adult education will have semi-annual bike maintenance classes in conjunction with a LBS mechanic/owner. The one I took was really fun, really easy, and we did _everything_. A few weeks later, I was out riding trails, and my derailleur wasn't shifting right, and I hung it up by the nose of the saddle in a tree (makeshift bike rack) and adjusted it myself! Of course, three or four years later, I probably still couldn't do that- so I need a refresher course...

I read somewhere that tire pressure is recommended for a 150 pound rider. I think I posted either an article, or a link to an article, probably under the heading "tire pressure" which advised filling tires at lower than the rated pressure, and why. I'll see if I can find it.

Nanci