Wrapped around the axle

[Steve O]

Has anyone else had a bungee cord (which was attached to the rack) come loose while riding and wrap around the axle?

Because I am mostly unteachable, this has happened to me I think 3 times. Take a look at one end of my bungee at Velo tonight. Because I'm cheap, I refuse to replace it just because the end is wickedly malformed.
I carry my lock like this:


Easy on/off this way. Also, in the rare event it is needed as a weapon (thankfully, never so far), it is readily accessible.

[huskerdont]

Heh, the bounce has gone from his bungee.

I don't mix bungees and bikies myself.

[streetsmarts]

OK truth is, I must also be unteachable (unlearnable?) because yes this happened once before. The thing is - I should find a picture - I used to keep my u-lock on the top of the rack laying down, under the bungee cords (2 of em!), Kinda like yours but different.

So then I switched to hanging the Ulock in the rack (a la Drevil), but not securing it. but the bungees helped it stay in there - until they didn't.

Now I'm afraid of bungees.

Will keep one in my bag when needed, not attached to the rack!

But i'll keep them on hand for