Thats why I ride a singlespeed to work. No maintainence issues. I buy $6 chains at Walmart every two years. My Campy Athena crank rings are over 20 years old and work great. Probably have 30,000+ hard miles on them from this bike and previous bikes. My single sprocket freewheel in the back is $25. It is probably on its last legs after 5 years but I am sure getting my money's worth. The bike sees rain, snow and other bad weather. It is actualy more fun to ride than my road bike, and I keeps my raod bike clean. It simply allows me to ride more ofter for less money.