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I've been playing roller derby since 2007. They call me Mona Mour, I wear #214, and I skate for the Wicked Pissahs, of the Boston Derby Dames. I am also the co-captain of the Boston B-Party, Boston's traveling JV squad. I used to skate with Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls, as a Slaughter Scout and a Flatliner (Bloomington, IN).

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4 March 10

I’m planning on buying my first bicycle this weekend…

kaytee:

Yeah, my first bike ever. Nothing too special, but I honestly have no idea where to start. If I’m just gonna casually ride it around the suburbs, do I really need to go to a bike shop? Any advice?

Yes! Go to a bike shop. They’ll make sure you get the bike you need, in the size you need (because a wrong-sized bike can really fuck your body up over time…), they’ll show you how to keep it up, and it’s a great place to go back to if something goes wrong with it.

Reblogged: kaytee

  1. indieandyy answered: tinyurl.com/ycrputy
  2. kapziel answered: yay! buy a cruiser. 21speed, ridgid frame :) (so no suspension needed)
  3. emergency9 answered: get fitted
  4. dromgoogle answered: Bike shop, yes. Craigslist is also a good option sometimes. Question is, how much are you looking to spend?
  5. davekoen answered: My brother bought a Walmart bike and the chain broke after 2 months. Get an old steel frame from a used bike shop or craigslist.
  6. un answered: Thriftstores
  7. derbygirl reblogged this from kaytee and added:
    a bike shop. They’ll make sure you get...bike you need, in the size you
  8. kbels answered: I got a super awesome one at Walmart for 78 bucks and its pretty good.
  9. jeffcagle said: A bike shop employee will be able to match a bike to your wants/needs. They will be able to fit it to your body for a more comfortable, efficient ride. Feel free to e-mail me if you have more questions jeffrey.cagle at gmail
  10. leeleeleelee answered: craigslist has a great selection for cheap.
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