Originally Posted by TrebelC

See, I agree with almost 100% of the things you guys are saying. I live in eastern Minnesota so the winters can be brutal. I would LOVE to go car free and buy a very nice bike to get me around the small town I live in as well as the surrounding single track trails. Although I could do that, but see I'm very involved in athletics. Not usually a problem, but see I play hockey as my main sport. With the sport includes a 5 foot long stick and a 5foot lingth wise and 2 feet tall 20 pound bag with equipment in it. Thats my problem. I have my permit and will be getting my license in September. My family is 100% behind me getting a car, but I'm not sure I really need one. I have a little money saved up from a summer job, but I have a part time job lined up. Help. What do I do. I need the best of both worlds.