Originally Posted by
TLit
That's a lot of work and I don't have the tools or the experience.
Your bike, like mine, has quick-release wheels, so the only tools you need to change a flat are tire levers. Fixing a flat is a skill that frees you up to ride farther than you can walk back. It's not a lot of work, and once you know how to do it can be done in 15 minutes; maybe a bit more for the rear wheel.
I'd go so far as to say that even if you plan to pay a shop to do all your routine maintenance, you should at least acquire the ability to change a flat.
