One of the best ways to get good, regular maintenance is to find a good bike shop. How? Here are some tips.

1. Ask around. Find people who ride like you do, and are happy with the work done on their bikes. Get the name of their bike shop.
   
2. Go to a recommended shop and talk with the owner or manager. (If you can, do this when they’re not busy: during cold or rainy seasons, or mid-morning on a business day.) Tell them you want to find a shop where you can regularly have your bike fixed.
   
3. Ask about the mechanics. Are they experienced urban bikers? Also ask if you can use the same mechanic every time (just as you’d always have the same person cut your hair). Some shops hire certain mechanics just for the summer, so you don’t know if they’ll be around next year.
   
4. How does the dealer react to your questions? If they seem willing to spend time with you, you might have found a winner.