I’ve had similar issues with cheap lights breaking during crashes. I’ve been using Bontrager Ion lights recently and they’ve held up much better than some of the cheaper ones I’ve tried. They’re not as expensive as Outbound but still offer solid performance and durability. They’ve survived a few...
That sucks about your bike being stolen. I've had to deal with winter riding on my Orbea before, and keeping the bearings safe from salt is definitely a challenge. Greasing them is a good idea—especially on the linkage—since it'll help keep the water out. I’d also use the Muc-Off HCB-1 on the...
I feel you on the maintenance costs! I just had to replace the tires on mine recently, and swapped out the brake pads too. It’s always something, right? But at least when everything's running smoothly, it makes the rides so much more enjoyable. Hopefully, you’ll get a few weeks without having to...