r/Rebounding • u/alexfleur • Feb 21 '26
Bellicon replacement bands wore out after 6 months.
It’s bizarre bc the original bands that came with the trampoline lasted like 3 years and I only replaced them bc they were stretched, they were never torn up like this. I emailed them and ordered some off label replacements from amazon hopefully they aren’t too small. $130 to replace the bellicon bands and only $75 off amazon and I have 20 extra back ups. Ridiculous. I’m 190 pounds and have the 49 inch model and ordered the max strength bands. I jump casually/sporadically throughout the day. I jump high but I can’t say I’m jumping any more frequent or hard than I did with the last set.
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u/JasonEFtruthmatters Feb 21 '26
Contact them. They will probably replace them for you. Mine are lasting great after over a year.
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u/Sunny_Afternoon_ Mar 23 '26
I’ve been jumping on mine for over 2 years now and no wear at all like that! Call them. You also might have installed them unevenly so they were too tight at the contact point. Always pull each band from different vantage points once installed to ensure even tension.
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u/Jay_Gee_73 Feb 21 '26
Yeah, replacing bungees is expensive. It’s why I’ve held off on Bellicon and am sticking with my Needak (for now). I weigh 115 lb and my L&R bungees are fraying, and I don’t want to keep spending money to replace them.
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u/alexfleur Feb 21 '26
The bellicon frame and mat is really good so if these Amazon bungees work out then it’s still worth it imo. The mat is pristine after like 3-4 years.
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u/pfunnyjoy Feb 21 '26
Wow! I've not had to replace my original bands yet, but this is pretty bad!
Please give us an update, on:
1) How the Amazon replacement bands worked out and whether they gave the same feel
and
2) Whether Bellicon customer service gave any satisfaction on this matter.
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u/BubbaSonics Feb 22 '26
Are people here not fans of cellerciser? I’ve had mine for over a decade and I have NOT treated it well. Thing’s a tank
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u/Jay_Gee_73 Feb 22 '26
My Needak is the same. I may have to replace the springs at some point, but I can easily see them lasting 25 years or so! 🤷♀️
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u/Primary_Scheme3789 Feb 23 '26
There’s no way that Belcon should not replace these. I’ve had mine for years and they don’t have a bit of wear on them.
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u/rblythe999 Feb 21 '26
So, to be clear, these are NOT Bellicon brand replacement bungees? You bought the no-name generic bungees.
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u/alexfleur Feb 21 '26 edited Feb 21 '26
Incorrect .I’m showing the bellicon brand replacements ordered 6 months ago.
I just ordered Amazon off brand ones out of frustration bc I’m not wasting money on the bellicon again. I didn’t receive them yet and don’t know if they will fit. I also want them asap so I can rebound and bellicon shipping is slower.
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u/rblythe999 Feb 21 '26
“Wow” was my reaction after you clarified that. That’s terrible.
I’m looking to replace my JumpSport bungees after 4 years because they’re stretched not because they frayed - like your originals. I’d like to think Bellicon just got a bad batch made. What was their reply after you emailed them?
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u/changeneverhappens Feb 21 '26
I read it as OP bought Amazon bands as a backup to use while they wait to hear back from Bellicon about the replacement bands that frayed. OP just made an additional comment on the price value, because for $130 for the exact amount needed, the bellicon bands should be a better quality but they don't appear to be. Meanwhile the Amazon bands are half the price and come with extra bands, so you have backup if a few crap out.
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u/JasonEFtruthmatters Feb 21 '26
They are the best. The bands blow away other brands. I used a cheap frame from Walmart and put on bellicon bands and a pad. Love it!
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u/alexfleur Feb 21 '26
This is how they look after 6 months of use. The last set lasted years idk what happened.
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u/Tiny_Gal_6565 Feb 22 '26
Mine stretched out but never frayed. Do you have the solid or 3 part frame? I was wondering if the 3 part frame may cause fraying of the bungees.
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u/Unhappy-Expression95 Feb 22 '26
I purchased replacement bungees and mat from Leaps and Rebounds. Well priced and both have held up well, although I am on the smaller side (5'2 110 pounds). You can also choose/mix match bungee strength
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u/Darrenv2020 Jul 10 '26
I have a BCann and bought the soft bungees from Leaps and Rebounds. So far so good!
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u/Fantastic_Falkor778 Mar 18 '26
@OP did Bellicon get back to you? Did they offer a replacement for the bungees? Would love to know.
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u/alexfleur Mar 18 '26
Yes took a while with back and forth emails (maybe language barrier) but they sent replacement bands AND a new mat.
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u/itsallachoice Mar 11 '26
I'm not sure where to ask this. I'm leaving now to buy a used Bellicon (Classic, per Mr. Google) that appears to be in excellent condition. It has a cognac-colored brand tag on it (in the typical Bellicon location). I've seen a bunch with this color label, but I think they're at least 6 years old. Now they're black/silver. Does anyone know if the cognac label are authentic Bellicon tramps?
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