>>1133658>I work on bikes like 100X times more than any shitbox car Ive had. And how long do your multiple shitbox cars last? I've owned a grand total of 2 cars in the last 14 years, and I don't intend to replace my current car any time soon. All mechanical devices require maintenance. Treat your stuff like shit, you're going to have trouble.
That said:
#1 you can do to make your life easier: Friction shifters. Get some bar ends. No more dicking around when the cables stretch over time or the shifters get knocked a wee bit out of alignment.
Alternatively, eliminate gears entirely. If you want true minimal maintenance, I'd go with a single speed, belt-drive bike. Cable-pull disc brakes, because v-brakes suck and cantis can be tricky to set up, and now you don't have to worry if your wheels are a little out of true.
Goes without saying that you want a rigid frame and fork - no suspension.
A beefy tire like a Marathon Plus or Marathon GT. Don't bother with "thorn proof" tubes - they're worthless. If a sharp object penetrates your tire casing, no special tube is going to prevent you from getting a flat.
>>1133662>>1133666>>1133822>>1133876>>1133941Everyone fucking suggesting IGHs has obviously never owned one for more than a few years.
>>1134013This guy gets it.
Both "cheap" Shimano IGHs and the $$$$$$$ Rohloff require periodic oil changes - at least yearly, and more if you ride a lot. They also require an oil change after a few hundred kms of break-in riding. Neglect the oil change schedule, and your expensive hub will mulch itself in relatively short order.
>>1133822>hydraulicOnly if it's a Shimano flatbar lever. And even then, you'll have to bleed the brakes occasionally, and that's not a super easy or intuitive thing for many people to do. For reference, OP is complaining about having to periodically check tire pressure...
>>1134001Are you suggesting a triple chainring setup with a single cog?
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