Im 16 years old living in Hong Kong. I have a great passion with cycling. I love the feeling when I cycle, i just really love this sport.
However, i have been thinking to quit and stop riding. Im not financially strong enough to play road bike. I always have to buy replacement like inner tires. Every time something doesnt work, i have to buy a replacement, but still doesnt work which wasted my money. A lot of the times i also cant figure out where’s the problem. I spend more time servicing my bike than actual cycling. I also cant afford taking my bike to the mechanic as it’s too expensive for a student like me.
I also always injured myself while cycling or while servicing. It’s been a very frustrating experience to maintain my bike. People say dont cheap out on equipments and parts but i couldnt do it as i couldnt afford it. A lot of the times, when i finally have time to ride on the bike, but there’s always some issues on the bike that makes it unrideable.
I really really love this sport and i have always dreamed to compete in it. But the trade off is too big that i get frustrated and heart broken.
I dont know if there’s anyone out there understand me or experienced what i am experiencing.
I really need some advice 🙏🏻