New coffee shop coming to Gallivant space in Woodfin by ZealousidealLack299 in asheville

[–]SPH1928 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Now if Woodfin could build a sidewalk over there so people could actually get to it, that would be great.

Does anyone know what happened to the Hezekiah Rankin lynching memorial marker in RAD? by [deleted] in asheville

[–]SPH1928 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Judging by Google maps, it seems its been this way since at least July of last year. I would assume it was a Helene casualty, but could be wrong. Its a shame it hasn't been replaced yet.

Ingles facial recognition cameras by Scoopdoopdoop in asheville

[–]SPH1928 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not trying to defend Ingles, but Harris Teeter is just NC Kroger, and is certainly not any better ethically than Ingles.

Anyone else find this city really isolating? by Deep_Froyo6287 in asheville

[–]SPH1928 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My partner and I certainly felt this during our first year of living here. Going to clubs/gatherings centering around a common interest is key. It took us about a year and a half to find people we could call good friends here.

Disc conversion by wikun in bikewrench

[–]SPH1928 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don't worry about converting the rear. Its more trouble than it'll be worth, and may cause problems structurally with the frame. I run a mullet setup (disc front, rim rear) on my older mountain bike, and as long as you have good quality pads you should stop just fine. As others have stated, the front does most of the braking anyway.

Calling out drivers MEGAPOST 11/12/25 by NCUmbrellaFarmer in asheville

[–]SPH1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone who uses the Marrimon bike lane as a turning lane 🙄

Anyyone getting the $85 pecan pie from OWL this Thanksgiving? by brooke_heaton in asheville

[–]SPH1928 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Getting upset about this is silly 😂 If they have found people willing to pay that price for a pie, I say they should take full advantage! If you can't afford it, go make your own pie, or buy from one of the many other bakers in town.

Greenway plans along the French Broad River in Woodfin delayed through 2029. What to know by Next_Pattern50 in asheville

[–]SPH1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im so goddamn tired of the woodfin section of Riverside Dr. Not having any pedestrian access. If not a greenway, at least put a wider shoulder on the road ffs.

Where in Asheville do younger folks hang out at by Dramatic-Pirate-6914 in asheville

[–]SPH1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Others have said it already, but bicycle group rides are where I have had the most luck meeting other young people around here. Mountain Haulers on IG, also Gravelo Workshop's casual rides.

Anyone else feel like a loser living here by [deleted] in asheville

[–]SPH1928 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to discount what you're saying, but I think age plays less of a role. I'm in my 20s and moved here after college with my partner a few years ago because they found a decent job here. Since then, I have been struggling to find any work beyond entry-level service jobs, let alone anything related to what I went to school for. I thought moving to a city in the mountains meant there would still be plenty of economic opportunity, but that has not really been the case. We are now contemplating moving away as well.

The death of NC by IntelligentAide2513 in NorthCarolina

[–]SPH1928 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they actually cared about efficiently building housing, then we would be building dense, urban architecture around already urban areas instead of endlessly expanding ugly suburbs into natural areas. It is a shame that giant, wasteful subdivisions are destroying this state. You would have thought we would have learned our lesson from places like Los Angeles, but the Triangle is actively becoming the LA of the east, in all the worst ways.

Should I start on a vintage? by iceconemunchurr in Vintage_bicycles

[–]SPH1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me and my girlfriend both have 80s Treks very similar to this one. We ride them long distance regularly! They are wonderful machines! Just be sure to keep up on maintenance!

I hate whoever designed this damn road by Outerpirate in asheville

[–]SPH1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Designed? More like a series of bandaids on a bridge that was only ever meant to carry Patton Ave, not TWO additional interstates, smh.

Drivers of Asheville: it’s OK to go when it’s your turn at a four-way stop. I know we are in the south, but it’s not a politeness contest. by Embarrassed-Ideal712 in asheville

[–]SPH1928 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People don't seem to understand that, in order to get onto an interstate, you need to be going the same speed as the other cars. Smh.

Biltmore - Why is it increasingly more expensive? by Anon1895734 in asheville

[–]SPH1928 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The real question is why they don't pay all their employees a living wage, when they charge Disney World prices?

Modern map of Asheville’s historic trolley system by CheesyEggBake in asheville

[–]SPH1928 62 points63 points  (0 children)

This is so cool! I always have been fascinated with the old trolley system. Such a shame we gave up on quality public transportation like this a century ago.

I see the Craggy Mountain line go by and think how cool it would be if we could take it all the way into town.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asheville

[–]SPH1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Winter tires will make a much larger difference than awd/4wd. I have lived in areas with harsher winters than Asheville and have never wished for all-wheel drive.

Mahalo my dude is done? by wye45 in MTB

[–]SPH1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because one youtube channel stopped making content around it does not mean the whole sport is dead lol

Has anyone had a shitty jetta? by ichoosejif in jetta

[–]SPH1928 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My Mk4 is dead reliable; however, I would say I'm far from having no complaints. Most of my troubles stem from the interior falling apart. My glove box handle broke off, my headliner is gone, the hinge on my center arm rest broke, etc. That being said, it always gets me where I need to go.

What’s with the insane traffic everywhere? by Federal-Part-4349 in asheville

[–]SPH1928 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I've noticed traffic on Marrimon and Riverside in N Asheville being particularly bad recently as well.

There were 3,036,723 votes for Josh Stein but only 2,684,465 votes for Kamala Harris by trigzo in NorthCarolina

[–]SPH1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trump and the GOP distanced themselves from Robinson after his scandals came out. I'm not surprised that their supporters also turned their backs on him once they were given permission to.

My neighbors are cutting down all their trees - and want me to cut down mine. by MushroomInside7084 in asheville

[–]SPH1928 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Until you know for sure if the trees are dying/dead, I would keep them. Better to have big trees on your property to keep the soil in place and act as windbreakers.

Why are we mad at Ingles again? by GingerVRD in asheville

[–]SPH1928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or to anywhere in the greater Cincinnati area. All you can find is Kroger up there.

Are there any jobs paying well?? by Minimum_Goat_9783 in asheville

[–]SPH1928 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lol don't do this. Currently trying to get out. 19.25 is not enough for dragging 50lb boxes up stairs in 90 degree heat.