I don't want to slam the forum with Schwinns, but I think this one has a "hot rod" look to it and could fit in with the rat rods. I've had this bike about a year. I bought it new and still in the box. Since I've had it, I changed out the sissy bar, the handlebars and stem, and the front forks. Other custom touches include black dice valve caps, an Electra bell, and personalized license plate. I painted the letters on the rear slick with a paint pen from my local craft store and gave it raised white letters. It's a lot of fun to ride and when my fiance and I ride around out little town on our Schwinns we always get a lot of looks and "hey, great bikes!"