Are There Any Bicycle Nook Fan Theories About The Ending?

I've spent way too much time dissecting 'Bicycle Nook' and its ambiguous ending, and the fan theories floating around are wild. One popular interpretation is that the protagonist's final ride symbolizes a loop of self-destruction. The way the camera lingers on the broken chain as they pedal into the sunset suggests they're stuck in a cycle they can't escape. Some fans point to the recurring motif of crows in earlier episodes as foreshadowing—birds often represent freedom, but crows are scavengers, hinting at decay. The theory goes that the protagonist isn’t moving forward at all; they’re just going in circles, haunted by past mistakes.

Another angle I love is the idea that the entire story is a metaphor for grief. The nook itself, with its cobwebbed tools and half-fixed bikes, mirrors unfinished emotional baggage. The ending’s abrupt cut to black? That’s the moment the protagonist finally lets go. There’s no resolution because grief doesn’t have one. The show’s creator is known for leaving breadcrumbs—like the recurring shot of a rusted locket in the workshop—that imply a lost loved one. Fans who binge the series back-to-back notice the locket disappears in the final frame, symbolizing acceptance.

Then there’s the dystopian take. Hardcore lore diggers swear the bicycles are a nod to a post-apocalyptic world where fuel is scarce. The ending’s foggy horizon hides ruined skyscrapers, and the protagonist’s 'journey' is actually a desperate search for survivors. This theory leans on background details, like graffiti in episode 3 that reads 'Burn Rubber'—arguably a relic from car culture. The nook’s owner, who never speaks, might be a former mechanic clinging to obsolete tech. It’s bleak, but the show’s color palette (all muted greens and grays) supports it.

My personal favorite is the meta-theory: the nook represents the creator’s struggle with the industry. The protagonist’s bike is always 'almost fixed,' much like how artists tweak projects endlessly. The ending’s open road? A declaration of creative freedom. It’s backed by interviews where the creator joked about 'spokes and chains' being a pun on studio constraints. Whether any of these hold water is up for debate, but they sure make rewatches more fun.