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# 10 Over-the-Top Bike Mods

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-06-24 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-ten-bikes-i-wouldnt-be-caught-dead-on-id-kill-myself-first
References: [bikeforest](http://www.bikeforest.com/homebuild1.php)

Tricking your bike out when you were ten years old to look like a [chopper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman) was cool. 20 years later is just sad. Bi = two; bicycles shoudl have [two wheels and no more](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activcycle)! Especially if attached to a couch, or a tent, or is the butt of a shark. Hey guys, take a breath. Just because you have the mental capabilities and the shop to dink around with a [junk bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames), try to resist OK?

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Over-the-top Bike Mods:** Opportunity to create and market extravagant bike modifications that cater to consumers seeking unique and innovative designs and features.
- **Chopper-style Bike Designs:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the bicycle industry by reimagining traditional bike designs and incorporating chopper-style elements for a bold and eye-catching look.
- **Functional Bike Attachments:** Opportunity to disrupt the cycling accessories market by developing and selling functional attachments that enhance the overall biking experience.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Bicycle Modification:** Potential for a niche industry specializing in customizing bicycles with extravagant and unconventional modifications.
- **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Opportunity for bike manufacturers to explore new design concepts and incorporate chopper-style elements into their product lineup to appeal to a broader consumer base.
- **Cycling Accessories:** Opportunity for cycling accessory manufacturers to create and market innovative attachments that offer unique functionality and enhance the biking experience for enthusiasts.

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