Cycling in Waterloo Region

[robdrimmie]

Maybe... the bike maintenance is the one bit I've never done myself, sheepishly, tune-ups always been in a shop before summer cycling.

I started doing simple maintenance - cleaning the chain, making sure cables are tightened and such - myself a couple of years ago. It is gratifying work and not especially time consuming. I still bring my bike to a shop every year for a bigger review and to make sure I haven't messed anything up and so far what ends up happening is a decent chat with the mechanic and me learning more. 

I recommend King St Cycles and Black Arrow Cycles for informative mechanics from personal experience, but I suspect the same is true for most any LBS.