Bikes aren’t exactly complicated machines, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need a good amount of routine bike maintenance to keep everything running smoothly.
While it’s true that there are some more intensive repairs and maintenance that require more than entry-level knowledge, there are still plenty of things you can do on your own in between visits to the bike shop.
Bike maintenance should be a main priority with your own bike, whether you routinely use a road bike, mountain bike, hybrid, or really whatever else.