R.I.P. g9 wimp

Our stupid $500 camera died after very few years of service. It was a dope camera, but a little wimpy for the price we paid for it. I didn't expect the mother fucker to hold up if I smashed it across someone's face, but come on.... I am im need of a good compact camera with little shutter lag, and high quality pix. I need something as durable as me, that can take pictures on the fly. I like shooting from the bike, and rolling on the dirt, any suggestions? I guess it's time to flex my "Pro-sumer" muscles.