▲Look at those rearview mirrors and fluffy dice! Who needs a car when you've got a bike like this one?

▲We're never grateful for what we have. This guy's got a wicked bike, but he'd rather pay attention to the cars in the dealership.

▲This bike is both modern and retro. Whatever the dominating era, it's simply gorgeous.

▲Our friend here is having too much fun at the Kyiv Kustom Kulture festival.

▲Branded an "eco chopper," this bike is perfect for those who love the look of a chopper motorcycle, but would prefer the carbon footprint of a simple bicycle.

▲It was no one-off. Look at all these vintage bikes! They're proof of how cool Schwinns can be.

▲How low (to the ground) can you go? Certainly the quality couldn't be higher.

▲Gold, chrome, velvet, and tassels: is there a more ostentatious bike out there?

▲At first glance, this bike doesn't look like anything special. Until, that is, you realize it's all wired up...

▲These fantastic bikes were on display in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia.

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This patriotic American is gunning to prove that the nation's favorite pastime should be cycling.

▲Nothing about this bike looks comfortable, yet it's so, so cool.

▲Two lowrider bikes parked by a lowrider car. Could you ask for any better setup?

▲This lowrider impresses next to the rest of these bikes, all gathered together for a bicycle parade in Moscow.

▲This customized chopper parked in an alleyway in Barcelona better not be left unattended for too long!

▲This well-loved bike is simple, but don't doubt that it's customized—just look at the size of those wheels!

▲But those wheels don't even begin to compare to this one! Okay, if you look closely, this bike clearly has a motor, but we couldn't resist adding it to our list. Plus, it also has pedals!

▲Here's another impressive ride from the same event.

▲This flashy bike was part of an art show in Miami that celebrated lowrider Chicano culture.

▲When Orange County Choppers, famed for their motorcycles, teamed up with legendary bicycle company Schwinn, this bad boy was born.

▲Similarly, this shot was taken at a Cinco de Mayo festival in Denver in 2013.

▲And it's not the only one of its kind. Here's another bike, this one celebrating Lakers legend Magic Johnson.

▲From the biker to the look of this bicycle, it's astonishing that this ride isn't actually a motorcycle.

▲Now that's one stunning, heavy-duty bike that can carry a lot more than just a cyclist.

▲Another less-than-comfortable seat, but this is a museum-quality lowrider, after all.

▲That's the look of a man thrilled with his custom bike. We can't blame him!

▲If you're a basketball fan, you have to get a look at this Los Angeles Lakers-themed lowrider.

▲In 2009, this crystal-encrusted lowrider was the most expensive bike ever made in the UK. It's covered in a remarkable 110,000 crystals!

▲Of course, lowriders aren't limited to Chicano culture. Here's a sea of them in 2008 in Los Angeles, this during the Kingdom Day Parade on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Is cycling your thing? Keep in mind that it's not all Tour de France-type competitions or getting dirty with your mountain bike. You can choose to put style above all else, which is the case for lovers of custom choppers and lowriders. Some of these are so stunning that it's almost criminal to get a scratch on them!

Is that a slight exaggeration? Click through this new gallery, and decide for yourself!