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"Anyway, unless you live in Carrboro, don't ride a bicycle if you aren't willing to get made fun of and jeered at. It's an unfortunate fact that there are a lot of ignorant jackasses out there who think that they're better than you because they're in a car and you're on a bike." Yes, that is sadly true. I get harassed on an almost daily basis. I am ordering a helmet mounted video camera this summer. I plan on putting together a video of the jerks I deal with every day. I am hoping to get one of the local news channels to run it as part of a piece on sharing the road... When people give you %^$ for riding a bike on the road just ignore them and keep going.

Cannondales have crappy frames. They earned the nickname "CrackN'Fail" for a reason. Two really nice options: The Gary Fisher Tassajara http://fisherbikes.com/bikes/bike_detail.a...&bike=Tassajara sells for 600$ This is a real mountain bike, that is at home on the trail as well as in the city. Also, if you're looking for something super fast, but not a road bike, try the Trek 7500FX. http://www2.trekbikes.com/Bikes/City_Bike_...00_FX/index.php It is also 600$ It uses 700cm road wheels and removes the front shock in order to make it lighter and faster. The trade off is that you lose some of the cushyness of a bike that has a front suspension. The benefit is that it is crazy fast. There is also a nice comfort hybrid, the Navigator 300. It sells for 420$ and is designed to be super comfortable. Trade off is that it is a slower bike. It is still a quality bike, with some really nice touches such as built-in lights in the seat and peddles, as well as a suspension seat to reduce saddle sorness after riding. You really can't go wrong with any of the big three bike companies: Trek, Giant, or Specialized. Don't spend less than 400$ Car racks will run you around 100$ When shopping for a bike ask what type of service is included(our shop gives free lifetime adjustments on the brakes and shifters), if the wheel have double wall rims (singlewall rims suck) and make sure that they are giving you a bike that fits you, not just what they have on the floor. P.S. dept store bikes are the devil.

I work at a local bike shop in Pineville. As for miles on a bike, the longest ride I have taken so far is about 67 miles. I am training to do the 24 hours of booty, solo.

about 12 miles each way. It would be a great ride if I didn't have at least two SUV's yell/accost/throw things at me every day. I swear, people get so angry simply because I am trying to do my part to help the city have cleaner air.

When the Greenway is completed I will be able to bike commute to Pineville safely. Currently I have to take my life in my hands while bike commuting down Park RD and South Blvd.

I would rather pay 25% more for a quality item than wasting my money on crap, then having to buy a second item to replace the original POS. I used to be a manager at the South Park location. It was miserable. The return/defective rate rivaled Walmart. Almost everything they sold was sweatshop made crap.

Yea too bad Dick's sells crappy stuff. I count the days until REI comes here.

Meh. The last thing I want is another professional sports team wasting uptown space for a crappy stadium that WE end up paying for. Hell, we can't even sell out a basketball game for a team in its first season.

This project is one of my favorite projects ever proposed.

The problem is that Carowinds does not seem to be maintaining their rides well. Almost all of their coasters ride very roughly now, hence the increase of padding inside the cars. And that Borg coaster sucks. My bike goes faster than that thing.

I stopped by on my way to work today and took a couple of quick pictures. It looks like it will be very nice. I will try and get more shots of the progress this week. EDIT: crap, well I am having problems posting the images. Here is a link to a slideshow of them however. http://pics.livejournal.com/outunderstars/gallery/00004ad7

Just what Charlotte needs, yet ANOTHER mall.

Just what the city needs, more shopping malls.

The White Lightning was my first rollercoaster that I ever rode that featured a loop. I cried while in line.