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People create rat rods on purpose:
Ideally you want your bike to become ratty by using and abusing it over the years, but realistically this isn't viable for most people who don't use their bike 24/7 and still like the look. So I get why they're helping their bike a little, although this might makes you look like a poser to the 'hardcore' rat connoisseurs (do they exist?). It's not super authentic, I agree. But in the end; who cares? It's kind of like hating on people with 'fixies' because they're not 'true' fixed gear bike lovers. Different strokes. As long as people enjoy their bikes.