Originally Posted by
hhnngg1
I'm pretty into cycling, and my conclusion with my bikes from 2008-2009 is that you don't need wrenching skills on a bike. Seriously.
I went on an orgy of spending in 2004-2005 and have three (outdated) bikes from that period. As much as I want a new bike with DI2, I might actually miss installing cables and tweaking the front and rear derailleur. Doing your own maintenance is part of the experience.