Bike rack as a cosmetic mod? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Cosmonaut · 10-13-2010, 01:53 AM

So ive seen many cars around the city with top mount bike racks and it seems more like a cosmetic mod than something of utility.It sounds foolish of me to stereotype biker riders but these kids look like the last thing they do is wanna ride a bike. is this true?

ERA · 10-13-2010, 02:00 AM

i love riding bikes!
id totally get one if i could (bike rack)

maybe.

TOUGEghost · 10-13-2010, 09:59 AM

If you're saying you think it looks dumb, I agree.

nemelek · 10-13-2010, 02:45 PM

I have a friend at work who keeps his bike rack on year around. He might use the rack twice a year.

chrisj · 10-13-2010, 04:26 PM

Having a bike rack makes people think you are a bike rider, in shape, care about the environment, and all that. It's just like my TRD badge on my grille. If I ain't got TRD stuff, don't have the badge on. Same with the bike. When a fat-ass like me gets out of the Yari, they KNOW I don't ride bikes! LOL!

Besides, who the hell are we trying to impress anyway?

contraband831 · 10-13-2010, 04:49 PM

well i have one but its a cargo basket, but for the most part it is more show and gets used a few times a year.

.Kevin. · 10-13-2010, 08:31 PM

Bike Racks/surf board holsters are beyond retarded, especially on a yaris imo

toad · 10-13-2010, 10:02 PM

^why is it 'retarded' to carry bikes/surfboards on a yaris? can't be any worse than trying to increase the horsepower of an econobox. no offense, i own two yaris' and one has a rack on the top(which we do use to haul bikes to the local park) and the other i have spent money lowering/making louder/etc. so i'm just saying 'it's your money - spend it on whatever you want'.

.Kevin. · 10-13-2010, 10:10 PM

Just cause you have extra money doesnt make it less retarded btw I have two cars and neither has a bike rack.

I wouldnt be caught dead with a bike rack on my fastback. And a yaris with bikes on it ? Maybe a surfboard can slide but bikes lol.

why? · 10-14-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .Kevin.

Just cause you have extra money doesnt make it less retarded btw I have two cars and neither has a bike rack.

I wouldnt be caught dead with a bike rack on my fastback. And a yaris with bikes on it ? Maybe a surfboard can slide but bikes lol.

wow someone is feeling insecure. Please get over yourself.

BailOut · 10-14-2010, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .Kevin.

Just cause you have extra money doesnt make it less retarded btw I have two cars and neither has a bike rack.

I wouldnt be caught dead with a bike rack on my fastback. And a yaris with bikes on it ? Maybe a surfboard can slide but bikes lol.

Sometimes it is difficult for me to grasp what goes on in other's heads. Why on Earth would you not put a bicycle rack on a Yaris if you have regular use for one?

.Kevin. · 10-14-2010, 02:22 AM

Relax its just my opinion if anyones insecure itd be you, I dont like it and say it looks silly and you get all butthurt about it because someone ELSE doesnt like it.

Get over it.

And I meant the roof racks.

contraband831 · 10-14-2010, 04:27 AM

i like my roof rack and i think my car looks cool with it, and yes everyone does have an opinion, but going around throwing words like retarded in the mix may get some people "butthurt" just my 2 pesos

.Kevin. · 10-14-2010, 06:08 AM

Apologies if I worded it wrong. relax.

10-13-2010, 01:53 AM	#1
Cosmonaut The Last Baron View User's Garage Drives: 09 Polar White HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sanentoneyow, Tecksis Posts: 280	Bike rack as a cosmetic mod? So ive seen many cars around the city with top mount bike racks and it seems more like a cosmetic mod than something of utility.It sounds foolish of me to stereotype biker riders but these kids look like the last thing they do is wanna ride a bike. is this true? __________________ Sanction this outbreak, a Virus conspires. Single sparks are Spectral Fires! \| UR 19mm sway \|

10-13-2010, 02:00 AM	#2
ERA Drives: '10 Zephyr Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: any way the wind blows Posts: 188	i love riding bikes! id totally get one if i could (bike rack) maybe. __________________

10-13-2010, 02:45 PM	#4
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I have a friend at work who keeps his bike rack on year around. He might use the rack twice a year. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

10-13-2010, 04:26 PM	#5
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	Having a bike rack makes people think you are a bike rider, in shape, care about the environment, and all that. It's just like my TRD badge on my grille. If I ain't got TRD stuff, don't have the badge on. Same with the bike. When a fat-ass like me gets out of the Yari, they KNOW I don't ride bikes! LOL! Besides, who the hell are we trying to impress anyway? __________________

10-13-2010, 04:49 PM	#6
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	well i have one but its a cargo basket, but for the most part it is more show and gets used a few times a year. __________________

10-13-2010, 09:59 AM	#3
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	If you're saying you think it looks dumb, I agree.

10-13-2010, 08:31 PM	#7
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	Bike Racks/surf board holsters are beyond retarded, especially on a yaris imo __________________

10-13-2010, 10:02 PM	#8
toad Drives: street-legal go-kart Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bowser's castle Posts: 627	^why is it 'retarded' to carry bikes/surfboards on a yaris? can't be any worse than trying to increase the horsepower of an econobox. no offense, i own two yaris' and one has a rack on the top(which we do use to haul bikes to the local park) and the other i have spent money lowering/making louder/etc. so i'm just saying 'it's your money - spend it on whatever you want'.

10-13-2010, 10:10 PM	#9
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	Just cause you have extra money doesnt make it less retarded btw I have two cars and neither has a bike rack. I wouldnt be caught dead with a bike rack on my fastback. And a yaris with bikes on it ? Maybe a surfboard can slide but bikes lol. __________________

10-14-2010, 02:22 AM	#12
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	Relax its just my opinion if anyones insecure itd be you, I dont like it and say it looks silly and you get all butthurt about it because someone ELSE doesnt like it. Get over it. And I meant the roof racks. __________________

10-14-2010, 04:27 AM	#13
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	i like my roof rack and i think my car looks cool with it, and yes everyone does have an opinion, but going around throwing words like retarded in the mix may get some people "butthurt" just my 2 pesos __________________

10-14-2010, 06:08 AM	#14
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	Apologies if I worded it wrong. relax. __________________ Last edited by .Kevin.; 10-14-2010 at 06:19 AM.

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