How Many Bikes Can You Have Before You're Considered A Hoarder?

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We have 8 bikes in total --4 per person. And I have 3 bikes in a completely different city. Long story. But it is a 2nd home.

I would have more where I am but my storage locker can only accommodate 2 --his and mine. So I cannot buy another bike because of lack of space. No, I have no interest storing a bike up in condo..my place is small and don't want possible scratches maneouvering bike. We don't store bikes up in our home. All of them in storage lockers that we own.

So why have I hung onto bikes that I don't even see daily in my location....? The folding bike is definitely used for touring and for rides with dearie. I don't like locking up the Dahon folding bike for hours in public places, because of possible theft. A folding bike now (especially more expensive models) in Vancouver BC is much more common now and hence worth stealing. So I ride occasionally a hybrid bike for errands in Vancouver and leaving locked up for hrs. outside stores, etc.

I don't feel guilty since we haven't owned a car for decades.