Originally Posted by
emilleejoyce
I don't have a preferred bike shop here yet. The one I've been to the most (because it's close to where I live) gives me some doubts because the work they do always seems to come undone pretty quickly.
If you're on a budget, I would look seriously into doing some of your own maintenance work (if you aren't already). You can do most of the work on a bike you will need to do to keep it running for multiple seasons with a screwdriver, adjustable wrench, $15 multitool, and a bottle of chain lube.