General Cycling Discussion - How many bungee cords have you collected?

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Cyclomania
08-12-11, 12:41 PM
I have two. But I swear I'v seen around 11 on my rides. A lot of times the bungee will be lying on a scary area of roadway with speeding cars and limited maneuverability. So my chances of turning around and getting to it are limited. Don't want to risk my life for a stupid bungee! One of my bungee finds is very limited in stretch (maybe just 2 inches!). Anyway, no wonder this one fell off of a bike! Cheap thrills. Carry on!

Bungees are a risky item to have on one's bike in general. Nothing worse than a loose bungee wrapping itself in your rear wheel and causing a skid, worse yet a skid combined with a pop.


fenny
08-12-11, 12:58 PM
I have ten hanging in the garage now, how did you know?

Cyclomania
08-12-11, 01:00 PM
I have ten hanging in the garage now, how did you know?
Welcome to the bungee cord collectors club:) A little more tolerable than the collect all the bikes you possibly can in a lifetime club!


dedhed
08-12-11, 08:53 PM
I prefer tools, but last year I picked up a dozen bungees, brand new in the package. I pick them up if they look good and have both hooks.