[devaler]

> Of course, in the developed world, bikes are more luxury things

I’m not sure where this notion comes from? I wasn’t rich as a child, but I had a bicycle, and I grew up in rural Appalachia.

[seanmcdirmid]

For adult transportation in the USA at least, riding a bike to work is seen as a luxury rather than an economy.

[bluGill]

For adult transportation in the US a bike is seen as you had a DWI and lost your license. There are a few fanatics who also ride to work that are changing the reputation, but if you are not a fanatic you had a DWI. Normal people don't bike to work.

[seanmcdirmid]

Maybe in the deep south? Otherwise, here in the north and west, no, it is seen as a status symbol (or perhaps a grifter who is out stealing bikes).

[bluGill]

Are you sure? The majority of blue collar jobs still see it that way where I live.

As an engineer we tend more to status symbol, but we are a minority.

[seanmcdirmid]

I'm pretty sure. Biking culture is a big thing in west coast cities for sure, northern affluent cities also. There is also the perception of a lot of snobbery around it.