Originally Posted by slowandsteady
Maybe you need a better bike. Ever heard of a cell phone? Maybe its just luck, but I have been riding for years and my bike has never broken down to the point of being unrideable(not including crashes). If my car, which is far more complex than a bike, can last for over 100,000 miles before needing ANY repair, I have the expectation that my bike can go 40 miles without leaving me stranded.
And you can get that reliable bike by spending hundreds, not thousands of dollars, just like you can get a Toyota and don't have to buy a Maserati if you want a dependable car.